Accounting Supervisor

Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine Portland, ME Job ID#: 3042176723 Posted August 4, 2026 Expires October 3, 2026 Category Accounting/Finance Terms Full-Time Employee Experience 5-10 Years Education Undergraduate Degree Base Pay $60k to $70k Salary Send applications or inquiries to: hr@portlanddiocese.org Apply by Email For your privacy and security, when applying for a job, never provide your social security number, credit card number or bank account information to a prospective employer. To use this website, you must accept and comply with our Terms of Service. Report This Listing Job Description The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead Chancery Accounting Services and support the financial operations of parishes, schools, and cemeteries throughout the Diocese. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys leadership, process improvement, nonprofit accounting, and serving a mission-driven organization. Essential Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision Supervise four (4) bookkeeping staff located at the Chancery and five (5) remote employees. Provide training, guidance, workflow coordination, and performance oversight. Ensure consistency and adherence to accounting procedures and best practices. Accounting and Financial Management Assist with monthly closing processes for Chancery Accounting Services clients. Prepare and review monthly financial reports. Review accounting records and prepare or review journal entries. Review and approve accounts payable payment requests and ACH transactions. Reconcile diocesan bank accounts, investment accounts, receivables, assessments, and other assigned balance sheet accounts. Parish and Diocesan Support Complete quarterly financial reviews of parishes, schools, and cemeteries within established timelines. Provide accounting guidance and support to parish and diocesan bookkeepers. Assist with annual parish, school, cemetery, and diocesan audits. Maintain diocesan contact records for pastors, business managers, and bookkeepers. Serve as backup support for payroll processing as needed. Systems and Process Improvement Administer the Diocese's Amazon Business account, including approvals, access management, and reconciliations. Support the Diocese's Martus budgeting software, including training and troubleshooting. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, internal controls, and financial processes. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Prior supervisory experience required. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel skills. Experience in public accounting, auditing, nonprofit accounting, or Sage Intacct is preferred. CPA and/or Master's degree preferred. The successful candidate must be able to support and respect the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church. If you are a qualified accounting professional who is committed to excellence, integrity, and service, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send applications or inquiries to: hr@portlanddiocese.org About The Employer The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland serves Maine's Catholic community through its parishes, schools, cemeteries, and ministries. Similar Job Listings Accountant Congregation De Notre Dame Fairfield, CT 1 day ago 8/05 Director of Finance Jesuit Spiritual Center Milford, OH 7 days ago 7/30 Business Manager Dominican Campus Nashville, TN 9 days ago 7/27 Parish Financial Compliance and Support Manager Diocese of Monterey Monterey, CA 13 days ago 7/24 Director of Business and Finance Dominican Campus Nashville, TN 14 days ago 7/23 Senior Accountant The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Orlando, FL 16 days ago 7/21 Executive Assistant to the President Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC 16 days ago 7/21 Controller Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Washington, DC 16 days ago 7/21 Accountant St. Joseph Catholic Church Shawnee, KS 21 days ago 7/16 Business Manager St. John Vianney Gallitin, TN 22 days ago 7/15