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Director of Parish Accounting & Finance

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington, Lexington, VA, United States


POSITION SUMMARY Essentially an all purpose Finance Help Desk for the Diocese’s Parish Bookkeepers, while maintaining good financial stewardship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist all parishes within the Diocese as needed with their Financial Reporting and QuickBooks functions. Be available to assist personnel performing those functions.

Review financials in QVINCI on a regular basis to identify account balances that may need further investigation/attention.

Conduct internal reviews for diocesan locations.

Provide bookkeeping support and/or services for parishes currently without someone in the position.

Work with and travel to sites to train new personnel and to provide assistance and ongoing training as needed.

Attend Mission & Ministry meetings and provide financial data and parish insights.

Administer QVINCI daily sync. Monitor and handle user access and account mapping.

Be the primary contact for Skyline (QuickBooks Webhosting site) issues and updates.

Assist with and speak at MBA meetings.

Attend monthly staff mass and formation.

Provide assistance to Controller and Diocesan Finance Officer for special projects and work as needed.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Excellent interpersonal communication skills and flexible availability.

Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Ability to prioritize and to be responsive in a timely manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to present oneself professionally

Maintain good working relationships, effective communications between parish community and Diocesan Finance Office.

Excellent knowledge of computers and software.

LOCATION Catholic Diocese, Lexington, Kentucky

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Ministerial Position

WORK ENVIRONMENT Hybrid with in-office, remote, and on-site at parish locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting at computer for long periods, ability to travel within the Diocese.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES Be a caring and professional partner in ministry, a positive and knowledgeable representative of the Curia.

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