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).