Accounting Clerk, Full Time Catholic Cemeteries Association, Diocese of Pittsburgh

Position Summary: The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is seeking to fill a full-time Accounting Clerk position at our Central Office location.  The primary responsibility is to effectively and efficiently carry out certain data entry functions with integrity and based on Christian principles.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform data entry for all accounting applications, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, general ledger and budget
• Maintain cash activity files
• Prepare daily bank deposits
• Maintain customer ACH and lockbox files
• Maintain sales contract files
• Prepare customer billing statements
• Review delinquent customer accounts and prepare related collection correspondence
• Process data entry of accounts payable invoices & purchase orders
• Prepare accounts payable check payments, reports and 1099 forms
• Maintain accounts payable files including W9 forms
• Communicate with customers, vendors and employees regarding statement and payment inquiries
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the monthly closing process
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare correcting journal entries
• Complete monthly reconciliations of cash accounts and various inventories
• Perform monthly trust maintenance, including preparing and posting the required trust entries and prepare related monthly reports
• Provide an interface between the accounting department and other departments
• Complete special projects as assigned

Position Qualifications: 

• Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Two to five years of accounting experience 
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as accounting software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail in order to enter data accurately
• Personal and professional integrity based on Christian values

Interested applicants should submit a current resume to Michael Saul, Controller, at [email protected] by Monday, November 11, 2024.