DIOCESE OF SCRANTON
Field Auditor
Position Description
Job Title: Field Auditor
Reporting Functions: Reports to Diocesan Secretary for Finance
Job Function: Responsible for auditing of parish, elementary school and cemetery functions to
ensure financial and accounting policies, procedures, and controls are being followed; resources
are being safeguarded and used effectively; opportunities for fraud and abuse are minimized;
generally accepted accounting procedures are in place, and competent personnel are in place to
implement these procedures. Provide parishes and schools with assistance to bookkeepers:
provide bookkeeper training for general accounting practices and diocesan accounting
requirements; assist with accounting software problems: prepare ad hoc financial analyses when
requested by pastors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
2.
The audit program for parishes, elementary schools and cemetery accounts,
specifically, includes but is not limited to:
a.
Conducts overall financial reviews of parishes, elementary schools and
cemeteries on a scheduled and ad hoc basis to ensure compliance with
policies.
b.
During the financial reviews determines:
1)
Personnel of sufficient caliber are in place and perform their tasks
competently.
2)
Adherence to policies and procedures.
3)
Generally accepted accounting principles as required by the
Diocese are in use and the consistency with which the accounting
principles have been applied from year to year.
4)
Prepares reports identifying the objective and scope of study, the
methods used, findings, observations and any recommendations.
Assistance to parishes, schools, and cemeteries includes but is not limited to:
a.
On an as-needed basis, provide training for parish and school bookkeepers
for general bookkeeping and Diocesan accounting requirements.
b.
Assist or instruct bookkeepers with routine accounting tasks, year end
financial statement and budget preparation, payroll tax filings, setup of
payroll tax formulas for new calendar year, software and data recovery.
c.
When requested, provide ad hoc financial analyses to pastors.
3.
Additional Tasks
a. Prepare Diocesan annual parish assessment calculations.
b. Assist in the reviews and updates to the accounting manuals for parishes,
elementary schools, and cemeteries.
c. Assist in the review and analysis of the annual budget and financial reports
for parishes, elementary schools, and cemeteries.
d. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of standard accounting
software for parishes, elementary schools, and cemeteries.
e. Assist in establishing a program of internal controls for parishes,
elementary schools, and cemeteries.
f. Maintains current informational status of federal, state, and local tax laws
and requirements that concern the financial operation of the parishes,
elementary schools and cemeteries.
g. Maintain current status of the tax-exempt requirements (federal, state, and
local) as required.
h. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
a. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
b. Minimum of three (3) years experience in the accounting, auditing,
finance, or business administration fields; Professional certification a plus.
c. Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially
Excel
d. Excellent communication skills required with the ability to work with all
levels of personnel; must be a team player
e. The ability to multi-task and also work independently with little
supervision
f. Must possess a valid driver’s license as travel is required
g. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic Church’s
mission, vision and values
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
requirements.
Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter with salary requirements and complete
resume with references by October 1, 2015 to:
James Burke
Diocesan Secretary for Human Resources
300 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA. 18503
Or email Jim-Burke@dioceseofscranton.org