Business Manager

St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job description: Business Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Ministerial, Exempt/Salary
Reports To: Pastor

Job Summary: Under the direction of the pastor, the parish Business Manager is responsible for the daily management of the fiscal responsibilities of the parish and school. This employee implements best practices to ensure compliance with diocesan and parish fiscal management guidelines.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
Supervises the preparation of bank deposits and enters deposits in a computerized accounting system
Monitor and post Online Giving
Receives, reviews, and enters all invoices in computerized accounting system
Prepare checks for pastor to sign
Prepare payroll worksheets and submit to diocese bi-monthly
Reconcile checking and general ledger accounts
Post monthly adjusting journal entries
Review financial statements and general ledger monthly
Process month and year end closing of accounting periods
Prepare monthly and year end reports for parish, school, and diocese
Prepare Statements for Finance Council review
Assist pastor, when necessary, with topics for Finance Council agenda
Assist Principal and School Board with school budget
Prepare Parish budget for Finance Council review and pastor approval
Maintain fixed asset file and depreciation schedule
Maintain employee personnel records, following HR directives
Schedule and supervise annual SCRIP audit
Monitor activities and file paperwork pertaining to Indiana Charitable Gaming Laws/License
Attend staff, Finance Council, and Buildings & Grounds meetings
Oversee duties of parish secretary, maintenance personnel, Parish Hall custodian, other parish employees, and volunteers
Collaborate with school principal on school fiscal topics
Work with school bookkeeper regarding school fiscal topics
Assist Diocesan auditor in the periodic audit of the Parish financial statements, records, processes, and internal controls
Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the pastor

Specific Job Skills/Qualifications
Critical thinking skills
Proficient in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Word & Excel
Ability to learn new software programs and adapt to frequent updates
Excellent communication skills
Works well with others in a collaborative environment
Maintains confidentiality
Organized and able to multi-task
Flexible and initiative
Physically able to work
Live according to tenets, teaching, and practice of the Catholic faith
Model Catholic and Gospel values as basis of actions
Support and foster Catholic Identity

Required Education/Experience
A bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred
An Associate's Degree in accounting with experience will be considered

Physical Demands:
Perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists
Climb stairs
Lift items up to 30 pounds
Sit for long periods at a time
Ability to talk and hear
Candidates may apply at: https://diocesefwsb.org/careers/