The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Each position employed in the Diocesan Administration Building helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in specific ways as outlined in the position description. All employees of the diocesan administration assist the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes, schools and institutions of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire.
This position reports to the Controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Full cycle accounts receivable for Central Office/Insurance Program and Employee Benefits Trust. 2. Collecting on past due accounts 3. Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies 4. Logging daily cash receipts and completing remote deposits 5. Reconciling Accounts Receivable and other General Ledger accounts 6. Data entry of Accounts Payable invoices 7. Research invoice issues with vendors 8. Assisting with month end close 9. Inventory of and ordering various supplies 10. Clerical duties as needed to support various departments
OTHER DUTIES:
11. Provide ad hoc administrative support services as needed
12. Initiate service calls for office equipment repairs
ENVIRONMENT:
The venue of this position is a general office environment that is clean, well-lighted, and environmentally comfortable.
Requirements: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Associate's degree in accounting preferred 2. 1-3 years of Accounts Receivable experience 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software 4. Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail important 5. Blackbaud (Financial Edge) experience or other accounting software experience required 6. Ability to learn new software 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 8. Excellent follow-up and organizational skills 9. Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with clergy and lay employees both within the Diocesan Administration offices and outside (Schools, Parishes, and general public) in a professional, knowledgeable, and tactful manner.
This position requires the ability to:
1. Occasionally move, lift and/or carry up to ten pounds 2. Reach at or above shoulder level and occasionally reach below shoulder level 3. Manipulate equipment and controls frequently, and occasionally grasp and handle some equipment 4. Work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends 5. Tolerate prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and walking 6. Tolerate prolonged use of a computer
