Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the Pastor, and in collaboration with the Finance Director and the Finance Council, oversees all aspects of Human Resources and Bookkeeping for the parish. The HR Manager/Bookkeeper will be a member of a collaborative team that is charged with seeing that the parish operation is driven towards the overall vision and mission of the parish.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

· Oversees financial operations, ensuring compliance with diocesan policy and procedures. 

· Educates the Finance Council members on diocesan guidelines.

· Responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting to the Pastor, Finance Director, Finance Councils and the Diocese of Phoenix.

· Works with Pastor and Finance Director to prepare, administer & review the annual budget.

· Prepares payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable. 

· Maintains vacation & sick time for all employees. 

· Knowledge of Human Resource protocols and guidelines. 

· Responsible for maintaining the integrity of parish financial records.

· Coordinates all matters regarding liability, insurance and safety in the parish. 

· Responsible for maintaining open communication, both inside and outside the parish family.

· Responsible for ensuring the parish is operating within Canon Law and Civic Laws.

· Assists with communication both inside and outside the parish and with representing the parish to outside businesses and organizations. 

Additional Job Functions

· Performs any other job-related duties as requested by the Pastor.

Work Environment 

• This job operates in a professional office environment.  
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,      photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing      is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open      filing cabinets and bend or stand as      necessary. 

Other Duties 

Please note 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. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven leadership and management skills.

· Ability to organize, work independently, set schedules, prioritize tasks, and work with other members of the staff in a team setting.

· Intermediate to advanced skill level in computer accounting applications, spreadsheets, word processing and database programs (Access, Excel, Word, etc.), and QuikBooks software. A knowledge of Paylocity & PushPay software is helpful. 

· Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of diocesan financial policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with formal accounting education.

· Three years work experience within the field HR and Accounting

· Non-profit Financial experience a plus