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Sinsinawa Dominicans, Inc.
Finance Office Support
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What they do
A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
$50,995 / year median in Wisconsin
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary:
With conscious intent to further the mission and goals of the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation, the Finance Office Support works primarily with financial matters in the areas of central banking support, management of specified services used by the Sisters, projects assigned by the Treasurer/CFO, backup to the CoMed processor, and other responsibilities assigned in support of the work of the General Finance Office. The Finance Office Support shows initiative and works collaboratively with GFO personnel, co-workers, Sisters, and professional associates in managing and processing transactions in areas of responsibility. The Finance Support Office understands the Dominican charism and supports the mission and vision of the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation in assuring that the use of resources is informed by the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation's mission and vision, commitment to the demands of justice, and planning initiatives.Core responsibilities/duties:
- Manage central banking account activities under the supervision of Sister Support Services.
- Assist sisters with Central Banking budgeting questions or statements as necessary.
- Provide monthly balances/common fund reports to Sister Support Services, members' delegates and prioresses.
- Assist in opening and closing accounts with Nicolet Bank as requested.
- Primary contact for financial bookkeeping of Sisters' accounts for Dominican Sisters Residence in Racine and Stair Crest in Muskego.
- Other activities as requested.
- Prepare Benefit Eligibility Management (BEM) documentation.
- Assist Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as requested.
- Back up staffing for Medical Billing/Comed.
- Support on-line and in-person credit card activities.
- Data input as requested. Examples include, but not limited to: Sisters' budgets; Reports submitted through Sisters Support Services activities; Monthly reports, e.g. Social Security income, Sisters' demographics; Data requested for reports such as NRRO Retirement Needs Analysis.
- Provide record-keeping support to Transportation Coordinator as needed.
- Other - upon request
The Finance Office Support:
1. Provides timely reports to the Treasurer/CFO and to Sister Support Services pertaining to each area of responsibility. 2. Sends the monthly bank reports through email to Sisters with Central Banking accounts. As new needs develop, procedures will need to change with them. This position requires flexibility in accepting new responsibilities as they are identified and assigned.Experience/Education:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a business office environment.
- Competence in the use of Microsoft Office365 and Outlook and a willingness to attend training sessions to enhance knowledge and proficiency in the use of programs that will be used regularly, e.g. Outlook emails, Excel and Word.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated analytical skills and success in critical thinking, data interpretation, attention to detail, and financial analysis.
- Ability for professional self-expression on both phone and through emails.
- Work skills which evoke the best efforts of others and build positive/open working relationships.
- Initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others, as needed.
- Commitment to broad-based efforts in seeking creative solutions to challenges.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to present and explain information to various constituencies.
- Ability to complete high quality, accurate work output by predetermined deadlines. Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Administration or Business
- Previous experience in a not-for-profit business or religious organization Key Competencies
- Fiscal accountability
- Highly organized; ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Accuracy and attention to detail; critical analysis/problem solving.
- Demonstrated understanding of expectations for confidentiality.