Staff Accountant - CPA

Job Overview

The Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent De Paul, located in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, is seeking a qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a Staff Accountant position. The Congregation is a well-established religious community of Priests and Brothers. This position is located at the administrative headquarters of the Congregation of the Mission, a small nonprofit religious organization, and is fully office-based.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director of Finance in maintaining the financial books and records of the Congregation.

Responsibilities include reconciling all general ledger accounts; managing accounts payable and cash receipts; preparing and recording journal entries; oversight of investment activity, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports; and drafting, distributing, summarizing, and finalizing budgets and year-end reports for senior management approval. The Staff Accountant will also provide support to outside auditors, and complete other accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current CPA license required
• Minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with fund accounting software; Sage MIP Fund Accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and accurately manage multiple financial responsibilities

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Finance.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

This position is not eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses. Preference given to applicants in the Philadelphia area.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Do you currently hold an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

Ability to Commute

• Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Required)