The Finance Department has an immediate opening for an Accounting Applications Administrator.
General Description This full time, exempt position provides software support for the Executive Director of Finance (EDoF), the Finance Department, and Parishes and Schools. The software support is primarily, but not limited to general ledger software systems. Serves as the Application Administrator for all accounting packages. Remains uninvolved with accounting processes and serves as a control point, preventing all accounting personnel from having direct access to the databases underlying accounting systems, and controlling user access. Assists the Parishes and Schools as a “help desk” for their software needs. Serves as a back-up to the Director of Parish and School Accounting, including answering basic accounting questions from other entities. Provides training to users of the software systems as directed. Participates on a selection committee and implementation team for the Pastoral Center’s general ledger software and will be an integral participate in leading the implementation with the assistance of management and the vendor selected.
Qualities and Skills This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with initiative, as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner. It also requires excellent communication and customer service skills. This position requires experience with implementing or supporting web based systems; strong Microsoft Excel and Access skills; strong report writing skills, strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; attention to detail. Experience with IBM i5/OS a plus. A High School diploma is required and some bookkeeping experience is preferred. Candidate must pass a Level II FBI background screening.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to Joseph Loeber, Executive Director of Human Resources, Diocese of St. Petersburg, P.O. Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0200 or e-mail [email protected].
(posted 9/18/14)
