Business Manager/Accountant

Job Title: Business Manager/Accountant

Reports to: Pastor/Administrator

Location: St. Raphael Parish | Lehigh Acres, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Overview

The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a responsible for the overall operation of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.

• Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.

• Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.

• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues

• Maximizes cash management resources.

• Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.

• Oversee’s bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.

Administrative

• Oversees Maintenance, Ministries, IT, Communications and Hospitality at the Parish.

• Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.

• Reviews parish and school staff needs and make appropriate recommendations.

• Provides professional support to parish staff.

• Oversee’s the management of the parish staff records.

• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.

• Oversees staff activities in general.

• Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the Parish.