Job description

The Chancery Office of the Diocese of Fall River (aka Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River) is seeking to fill an Accounting and Accounts Payable Manager position in the Diocese’s Chancery Office. The position will report to the Director of Finance and will be located at the Chancery offices at 450 Highland Avenue, Fall River MA. A prospective candidate should have a background in accounting and financial analysis and possess the skills necessary to communicate with senior positions within the Diocese.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Manage staff responsible for accounting, accounts payable, and billing functions of the Chancery Office, (including support of the Catholic Foundation of Southeast Massachusetts (CFSEMA) and the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE).

2. Perform accounting duties as needed related to monthly bank and investment account reconciliations; daily cash deposits, and miscellaneous journal entries

3. Assist in the creation of operating budgets and forecasts for the Chancery, CFSEMA, and FACE

4. Work directly with external auditors on annual financial audits

5. Assist in maintaining Chancery Finance office procedures and protocols

6. Provide ad hoc support to various diocesan councils and boards, including the Diocesan Finance Council, Diocesan Audit Committee, CFSEMA ad FACE Boards.

7. Assist in evaluating request for pricing responses from prospective diocesan vendors

8. Assist with ad hoc financial projects

Qualifications:

1. 3-5 years accounting management experience required

2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management, with work experience in accounting and/or financial planning

3. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

4. Familiarity with Financial Edge accounting software a plus

5. Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to work with a diverse range of associates

6. Demonstrated awareness and support of the Catholic Church and its traditions

7. Self-motivated individual able to work as part of a team or independently as necessary

8. Flexible and able to respond to change, including shifting role as necessary in response to need

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02720: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Candidate must be willing to demonstrate awareness and support of the Catholic Church and its traditions.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Financial Edge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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