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St. Helen Catholic Church

Accountant

Georgetown, TX · On-site

... Accounting or a closely related field of study from an accredited American University. Experience: * Two (2) years of full-time wage earning related work experience in business is required. Catholic ...

Diocese of Austin

Director of Accounting

Austin, TX · On-site

The Accounting Director is responsible for Payroll (for Hourly & Salary employees), Accounts ... Thomas More Catholic Church - Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ ...

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In a Catholic accounting position, you may encounter challenges such as managing diverse funding sources, tracking donations and restricted funds, and ensuring compliance with both civil and Canon law financial policies. You will often collaborate with parish or diocesan staff who may not have financial expertise, requiring a proactive and supportive approach to communication. Familiarizing yourself with church-specific reporting practices and developing strong organizational skills will help you navigate these challenges and contribute effectively to your team. Staying adaptable and maintaining clear records are key to thriving in this specialized environment.

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Infographic showing various Catholic Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,062 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Accounting Assistant

Saint Patrick Catholic School

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$70K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Description


Job Title: Accounting Assistant to the Director of Finance

Department: Business Office Staff

Position: Exempt/Full-Time


Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Full-Time (12-month) Accounting Assistant.


Overview

Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the whole formation of each student.


Accounting Responsibilities and Requirements

The Accounting Assistant will support the Director of Finance with financial operations, including general ledger maintenance,  monthly close, and audit support. 


Key Accounting Responsibilities

  • Support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
  • Reconciling A/P, A/R, cash disbursements and vendor payment support
  • Cash receipts, deposits, and tuition payment support
  • Payroll and benefits accounting support
  • Fixed asset and prepaid expense schedule support
  • Restricted funds, donation, pledge, and development activity support
  • Annual audits and year-end documentation support
  • Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation

Accounting Experience and Qualifications

  • Experienced bookkeeper, accounting assistant, or staff accountant background
  • Strong working knowledge of basic accounting procedures, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
  • Experience preparing financial reports and supporting schedules for review by a finance leader
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, payroll accounting support, and month-end close
  • Strong Excel and Google Sheet skills and comfort working with accounting reports, reconciliations, and schedules
  • Nonprofit, school, church, or mission-based accounting experience preferred
  • Ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate, well-organized documentation
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and recurring deadline management
  • Professional communication skills when working with staff, families, vendors, auditors, and external advisors

Role Scope

This position is intended to assist and report to the Director of Finance. The Accounting Assistant may prepare financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. The Director of Finance will retain final review, approval, and sign-off responsibility for the financial statements, budgets, audit reporting, and higher-level accounting judgments. 


Benefits Include: 

Sick, Vacation and Personal Time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b with up to 5% employer match

Roth IRA 

Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD

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