The Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo, established on April 15, 1910, encompasses 8,222 square miles in a mixture of urban and rural areas and spans 19 counties across Northwest Ohio, serving approximately 320,000 Catholics in 122 parishes.

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We offer a range of career opportunities that support the mission and ministries of the Catholic Church by fostering Holy Disciples, Holy Families & Holy Vocations.

The Diocese of Toledo is searching for a full-time Parish and Schools Accountant to join our Finance Department. The Parish and Schools Accountant is responsible for providing direct support to Business Managers throughout the Diocese of Toledo regarding issues encountered during day-to-day operational accounting. This includes but is not limited to providing support with QuickBooks, reviewing budgets, annual reports, and supporting the Audit & Compliance Manager on various projects as needed.

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In conjunction with the Department of Catholic Education, the Parish and Schools Accountant engages schools needing financial planning and assistance. The Parish and Schools Accountant also provides support and guidance to develop and manage the School Vitality report.

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Primary responsibilities include:

• Assists with support for Parish and School accounting via QuickBooks. Thoroughly analyzes financial information by searching files, databases and reference material in order to effectively assist Business Managers and answer general questions relating to QuickBooks and their daily procedures. Serves as liaison between the Hosted Desktop provider for the parish and school accounting system and monitors diocesan reporting system for parishes and schools.

• Provides general direction and guidance by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or face-to-face contact in regards to QuickBooks, accounting principles or other related inquiries.

• Utilizes information from Diocesan Pastoral Policy Handbook, Chart of Accounts, and Diocesan procedures to effectively provide guidance to Pastors, Principals, Business Managers and Finance Councils.

• Reviews budgets and annual reports for parishes and schools; accurately develops computerized spreadsheets based on numerical and financial data.

• Populates and manages school financial reporting metrics, engaging the Department of Education as needed. Proactively identifies and engages schools identified by metrics as needing financial planning assistance. Coordinating support from Catholic Education and Finance departments.

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Candidates for the position must possess:

• Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in accounting or related field or equivalent in experience which would demonstrate current and applicable knowledge

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting in a professional office setting preferred.

• Requires a high level of computer expertise in QuickBooks accounting software and Microsoft Office products.

• Ability and desire to provide an exceptional level of service to Pastors, Business Managers, Principals and colleagues by responding to inquiries quickly, completely, accurately and professionally.