Parish and School Auditor

About the role

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Parish and School Auditor to support the Office of Finance. The Parish and School Auditor supports the Finance Office by performing parish and school internal audits on a cyclical basis, serves as an accounting resource, and acts as a subject matter expert for ParishSoft.

Responsibilities

• Performs cyclical parish, school and other entities audits to include review of sound financial policies, implementation of internal controls and compliance with diocesan policies
• Carry out special audits as needed at the time of pastor assignment changes
• Assists formal and informal workshops/training sessions for parish business managers and bookkeepers on diocesan policies, practices and procedures
• Reviews annual budgets and year end annual reports (year-end financial statements) for all parishes to ensure compliance with diocesan policy
• Works with parish bookkeepers to correct financial transactions as needed from reviews, including recommending journal entries and best accounting practices
• Works in conjunction with Director of Finance, Internal Audit Manager, and Internal Audit group on communications and education of entity locations, including but not limited to, providing suggestions, comments, updates to Called to Stewardship and other Finance Office policies
• Primary resource, power user, and subject matter expert for parish and school accounting software (ParishSoft), acting as liaison to locations
• Parish and school resource for day-to-day bookkeeping questions
• Assist end users navigating and troubleshooting issues in ParishSoft Accounting. Recommend solutions for incorrect or inefficient workflows
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CFO, Director of Finance and Internal Audit Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred, at least 3-5 years of experience
• Non-profit and fund accounting preferred
• CPA firm experience preferred
• CIA or CISA with internal audit experience also considered

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting, budgeting methods and financial reporting is required
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software; and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Required skills include planning and organization, interpersonal, time management, concise writing, data analysis and attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt as needed to changing priorities

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged driving, standing, walking and/or sitting
• Physical exertion to manually, move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials up to 15 pounds
• Sometimes stooping, bending and reaching

Pay

PAY GRADE: I

Schedule

Average work schedule is 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Occasional extra hours may be required. In state travel is required. Must maintain a good driving record. Hybrid telework is available after orientation period. Overnight travel may be necessary.