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The Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island is the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC1549). Uniquely and visibly, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring while functioning as Shepherd of the Christian Community. To fulfill his mission, the Bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, and lay people) to share in the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
 
Essential Functions of the Accounting Assistant:
The Diocese of Grand Island's Accounting Assistant is responsible for receiving and processing deposits from the various ministries and contracted entities and inputting all information into the Diocese accounting system. The Accounting Assistant also keeps track of all accounts receivable for the Diocese and related entities, processes accounts payable for the Diocese and associated entities, and provides clerical and accounting support to the Finance Office of the Diocese. 
 
Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares bank deposits of cash receipts of the diocese and related corporations.
• Reconcile amounts received with documentation provided by the ministries and entities
• Performs data processing for accounting systems and other data processing systems.
• Responsible for assisting with processing account payables for the Diocese and related entities.
• Participate in staff retreats and continuing education.
• Assists in promoting a positive and hospitable office climate.  
• Participate in annual audit process
• Participates in annual budget process
• Other duties assigned by the Diocesan Finance Director.

 
 Qualifications and Requirements:

• Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the teachings and mission of the Church.
• Being organized and detail-oriented
• Prefer 5-7years of accounting experience in non-profits preferred. 
• Accounts payable and receivable experience.
•  Knowledge, skills, and experience in personal computers, word processing, and accounting applications.
• Ability to communicate well with people by telephone and in person.

 Physical Performance Elements:

• Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 7 hours/day
• Ability to sit for up to 7 hours/day
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. 

To apply for this position, please email Very Rev. Father Don Buhrman at [email protected]