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Accounting Clerk

Diocese of Lafayette/Lafayette, LA
Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Full-time
Job Description:
  • Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendors including determining which vendors should provide Form W-9 and which receive annual Form 1099, 1099R, or 1099Misc and issuance thereof
  • Establish and execute proper method of payment for each vendor including direct check, electronic funds transfer or wire transfer
  • Receive vendor invoices, expense reimbursements and requests for payment, check for accuracy and proper approval, code according to chart of accounts and budget, key into accounting software, issue payment and create and import positive pay upload, mail payment and file supporting data
  • Maintain and submit recurring payments to banking website for release by proper authority
  • Research and correct coding errors and billing errors
  • Prepare and post recurring journal entries as assigned
  • Report and remit all National, International and Special Second Collections
  • Assist in accounts receivable invoicing which includes preparing and processing invoices; researching and resolving billing questions and discrepancies; related reporting upon request  Cross-train in other duties within the Office of Accounting
  • Other duties as required by the Financial Controller and/or the Director of the Secretariat of Stewardship
Qualifications:
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Must maintain up-to-date personal certification for diocesan Safe Environment program
  • Ability to work collaboratively and compassionately with other Central Office Directors and staff members, as well as clergy and lay personnel throughout the Diocese
  • Proficient in current computer system(s), including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook with advanced spreadsheet application skills
  • Microsoft Dynamics Nav (formerly Navision) accounting software program experience a plus 
  • Independent thinking and problem-solving, including investigation and dispute resolution Accounting Clerk Page 2 of 2 Rev. 12/2017
  • Exceptional organizational skills, effective time management, ability to work within and meet deadlines consistently, multi-task while still paying close attention to detail, meticulous filing of records
  • Ability to take initiative and to see projects through to completion
  • Three to five years of direct hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash with working knowledge General Ledger and accepted accounting practices
Contact:
Applications and Resumes can be emailed to ethibodeaux@diolaf.org or mailed via US Postal to: Diocese of Lafayette, Office of Human Resources, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette LA 70501.

Date Posted: 1/5/18