Accountant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary Serving a region of 10 surrounding counties plus the city of St. Louis since 1826, the Archdiocese of St. Louis supports a vibrant Catholic community across more than 150 parishes. Our Shared Accounting Services team plays a vital role in this mission by empowering pastors and parish staff to focus on ministry—providing the financial expertise that safeguards parish resources and ensures faithful stewardship. We are seeking a mission-driven Accountant to join our growing team and support the financial operations of assigned parishes. If you value meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional development, we'd love to meet you. Job Responsibilities What You'll Do style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc

• -Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements for assigned parishes.
• Review bank deposits, accounts payable, tuition contracts, and other parish transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Record journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts each month.
• Develop amortization and accrual schedules as needed.
• Assist parish staff and Finance Councils with annual budgets and financial understanding.
• Occasionally present financial reports to pastors or finance councils
• Contribute to a team dedicated to improving parish financial stewardship and viability across the Archdiocese. Job Requirements What You Bring style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc
• -Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1+ year of experience in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, or related areas
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and basic financial calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and QuickBooks (or willingness to learn)
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Church Why You'll Love Working Here style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc
• -Meaningful work that directly supports parish ministries
• Collaborative, supportive accounting team
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Organization with nearly 200 years of service in the St.

Louis region Reporting Structure This position reports to a Manager of Shared Accounting Services at our Hazelwood Curia office. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.