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Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers · 1 month ago

Staff Accountant Level III

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

7+ years exp

Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a Staff Accountant Level III responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical work. The role involves leading process improvements, training junior staff, and managing financial reporting and reconciliation tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Accountant with developing and implementing process improvements

Assist Senior Accountant with training and instructing Level I and Level II staff accountants. Assist with identifying the potential in others and motivating them to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve greater proficiency

Assist Senior Accountant with preparation and reconciliation of advanced audit schedules

Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial transactions in an accurate, organized manner within prescribed periods

Maintain and reconcile monthly reports, invoices, statements, and other records of financial transactions

Reconcile multiple bank and investment accounts

Initiate bank ACH and wire transactions

Responsible for month-end close transactions for multiple funds including the preparation and review of financial data, research discrepancies, and correcting journal entries accordingly

Analyze variances on balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify potential issues prior to close

Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts noting resolution of any reconciling items

Assist in streamlining and modifying the month-end closing process

Review financial data and maintain documented records supporting financial data used in analysis

Prepare monthly variance analysis with detailed explanations

Generate monthly financial reports (balance sheet, income statement, general ledger) for budget manager review

Import annual budget into financial database

Ensure that all capital expenditures are properly classified for depreciation

Prepare audit schedules and pull samples for annual financial audit

Review check requests for adherence to Archdiocesan check request policy. Verify invoice details match check request amount, GL account coding is accurate and verify that all requests have proper supporting documents

Enter invoices into financial database, generate invoice reports, verify the accuracy of data entry and post invoices to the GL (general ledger.)

Maintain vendor records in Accounts Payable module by updating addresses as necessary and inactivating duplicate vendor records

Reconcile A/P subsidiary ledger to the general ledger

Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and past due invoices

Answer inquiries from Pastoral Center personnel regarding policies and best practices

Prepare Accounts Payable audit schedules for annual audit by downloading required reports from financial database

Ensure completeness and accuracy of 1099 vendors and generate accurate 1099s in compliance with IRS (Internal Revenue Service) regulations

Generate monthly invoices for archdiocesan assessments and insurance premiums and email to location personnel

Post invoices to the general ledger

Post adjustments and credit memos as required for archdiocesan property insurance premiums

Prepare and post miscellaneous accounts receivable journal entries

Verify and post payments data entered by Cashier

Send electronic payment reminders for past due amounts and follow up with location personnel, as necessary

Reconcile the A/R subsidiary ledger to the general ledger

Update combined second collection report for all archdiocesan second collections and send emails to all locations past due on remittances

Adhere to safety training and protocols daily and take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others

Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information

Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory

Every employee must take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings and be a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization

Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeBlackbaud Financial EdgeAdvanced Excel skillsAccounting processes experienceTax code knowledgePlanning skillsTraining othersOrganizational skillsDetail orientedWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of three (7) years of experience in all processes of accounting

Reliable transportation

Valid driver license

Valid vehicle insurance

Advanced knowledge and ability to adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofits

Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and county tax codes and exemptions relevant to religious nonprofits. Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax code

Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required

Hands-on experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software or any other type of accounting software

Must have excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to plan and organize work assignments

Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and in a team

Must have excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to effectively share information and ideas of various degrees of difficulty and sensitivity through different means of communication and to diverse audiences

Must have effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships

Must have experience in training and developing others

Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness