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Archdiocese of Chicago · 1 day ago

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$67K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States, serving over 2.2 million Catholics. The Staff Accountant will support financial accounting and reporting, preparing financial statements in accordance with SEC and GAAP guidelines, and collaborating with external auditors for annual financial statements.

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Responsibilities

Participate in Monthly, Quarterly and annual US GAAP accounting and close operations

Preparation of the Designated Funds and Pastoral Center U.S. GAAP financial statements

Preparation of financial data and support for the annual external audit as directed by Controller

Support the preparation of the Archdiocese of Chicago Consolidated financial statements

Support the preparation and reporting of bond covenants for bondholders, in conjunction with the Treasury team

Analyze GAAP financial statements to improve management decision-making as well as support the Chief Financial Officer in meetings with bond holders and other external stakeholders

Participate in transformational improvements for the accounting and reporting operations and systems including the use and enhancement of the One Stream financial system for US GAAP consolidations and reporting, and accounting and close optimization efforts

Participate in the review of current accounting policies, research accounting requirements, make recommendations for new policies, and lead the implementation of new accounting standard updates

Support internal controls to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial processes, accounting and financial reporting