Business Manager/Accountant

Job Title: Business Manager/Accountant

Reports to: Pastor/Administrator

Location: St. Raphael Parish | Lehigh Acres, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a responsible for the overall operation of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

Financial

Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.

Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.

Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.

Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues

Maximizes cash management resources.

Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.

Oversee’s bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.

Administrative

Oversees Maintenance, Ministries, IT, Communications and Hospitality at the Parish.

Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.

Reviews parish and school staff needs and make appropriate recommendations.

Provides professional support to parish staff.

Oversee’s the management of the parish staff records.

Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.

Oversees staff activities in general.

Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the Parish.

AA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.

Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility

3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.

Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills

In depth knowledge of Quickbooks and/or Sage

Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.

Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).