Accounting Specialist- Holy Rosary School and Parish Seattle
Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools, Seattle, WA, United States
Accounting Specialist – Holy Rosary School and Parish
Location: Holy Rosary, Seattle
Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Business Manager
Date Posted: 4/23/2026
Position Purpose
The Accounting Specialist supports the mission of Holy Rosary parish and school by maintaining accurate, timely, and ethical financial records and ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting practices. This position is responsible for full‑cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. The Accounting Specialist works collaboratively with parish and school leadership and staff to support responsible stewardship of parish and school resources.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains all parish and school banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifies authorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts.
Ensures proper GL coding for revenue and expenses.
Manages Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers as well as journal entries.
Accounts for all payments and contributions to the parish and school.
Manages online donation and payment portals.
Coordinates volunteers for money‑counting and record‑keeping.
Records contributions in parish data management system.
Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
Provides assistance to pastoral leader and others as directed in the preparation of the annual parish budget.
Generates financial reports as requested.
Maintains organized financial records for audits and reviews.
Supports stewardship and fundraising activities through accurate reporting and donor record management.
Serves as a resource to parish and school staff and councils as needed.
Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the bookkeeping profession. This may be accomplished by participating in Archdiocesan‑sponsored training, attending workshops and classes, reading appropriate materials and/or membership in local professional organizations.
Ensures compliance with Archdiocesan policies, GAAP standards, and all applicable federal/state laws.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Skills and Talents
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines proficiently in the midst of daily distractions.
Self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and capable of taking initiative and managing multiple responsibilities.
Innate sense of responsibility and reliability. Willingness and ability to maintain regular office hours on a daily basis, and to plan for substitutes when absent.
High attention to detail.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
A sense of the mission of the Church, and the workings of parish life.
Must pass a background check prior to hire.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
5+ years experience in a professional setting as a bookkeeper, controller, accountant or combination of the three using QuickBooks.
Experience with account migration, system setup, and consolidation of multiple entities in QuickBooks.
Knowledge of nonprofit or church accounting strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of financial analysis, budget development, and strategic planning.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and internal controls.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in software programs, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office applications and database systems. Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Must pass background check upon hire.
To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must have complete mobility and be able to:
Lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
Walk in and around the facility with some frequency.
Alternate between sitting and walking for up to 8 hours.
Salary Range
$28.00 - $34.00 hourly
Benefits
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long‑term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
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Location: Holy Rosary, Seattle
Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Business Manager
Date Posted: 4/23/2026
Position Purpose
The Accounting Specialist supports the mission of Holy Rosary parish and school by maintaining accurate, timely, and ethical financial records and ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting practices. This position is responsible for full‑cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations. The Accounting Specialist works collaboratively with parish and school leadership and staff to support responsible stewardship of parish and school resources.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains all parish and school banking accounts, processes check requests, and verifies authorization for expenditures in all program and operating accounts.
Ensures proper GL coding for revenue and expenses.
Manages Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers as well as journal entries.
Accounts for all payments and contributions to the parish and school.
Manages online donation and payment portals.
Coordinates volunteers for money‑counting and record‑keeping.
Records contributions in parish data management system.
Reconciles bank statements on a monthly basis.
Provides assistance to pastoral leader and others as directed in the preparation of the annual parish budget.
Generates financial reports as requested.
Maintains organized financial records for audits and reviews.
Supports stewardship and fundraising activities through accurate reporting and donor record management.
Serves as a resource to parish and school staff and councils as needed.
Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for the bookkeeping profession. This may be accomplished by participating in Archdiocesan‑sponsored training, attending workshops and classes, reading appropriate materials and/or membership in local professional organizations.
Ensures compliance with Archdiocesan policies, GAAP standards, and all applicable federal/state laws.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Skills and Talents
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines proficiently in the midst of daily distractions.
Self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and capable of taking initiative and managing multiple responsibilities.
Innate sense of responsibility and reliability. Willingness and ability to maintain regular office hours on a daily basis, and to plan for substitutes when absent.
High attention to detail.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
A sense of the mission of the Church, and the workings of parish life.
Must pass a background check prior to hire.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
5+ years experience in a professional setting as a bookkeeper, controller, accountant or combination of the three using QuickBooks.
Experience with account migration, system setup, and consolidation of multiple entities in QuickBooks.
Knowledge of nonprofit or church accounting strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of financial analysis, budget development, and strategic planning.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and internal controls.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in software programs, including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office applications and database systems. Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Must pass background check upon hire.
To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must have complete mobility and be able to:
Lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.
Walk in and around the facility with some frequency.
Alternate between sitting and walking for up to 8 hours.
Salary Range
$28.00 - $34.00 hourly
Benefits
Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long‑term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
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