Finance and Accounting Specialist 60 – 80 %

Do you want to use your expertise in finance and accounting where it is about more than just correct numbers -- in an organization with social added value and a meaningful task? We are looking for a Finance and Accounting Specialist 60 -- 80 % immediately or by arrangement. Our Roman Catholic parish Lenzburg corresponds to the Pastoralraum Region Lenzburg with around 11'000 Catholics in 19 political municipalities. As an elected body, the Kirchenpflege bears responsibility for personnel, finances, and real estate. It is supported in this by the Kirchgemeindeverwaltung in administrative and organizational tasks. To complement the team, we are looking for a Finance and Accounting Specialist who, together with the mandated fiduciary firm, ensures and develops the financial administration of the parish. What it is about * Financial accounting: You actively work in day-to-day business and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable incl. reminders, payment runs, as well as bank postings in HiSoft eGov. * Closings & Controlling: You participate in quarterly and annual closings according to the specifications of public law, monitor business processes, and prepare key figures as well as liquidity planning. * Payroll accounting: You manage the payroll accounting including social security, expense reports, and settlements for hourly paid personnel. * Budget: You participate in budget planning, accompany ongoing budget control, and provide meaningful financial information. * Audit: You prepare the necessary documents for the Finanzkommission and the external auditing body. * Cooperation: You work closely with the mandated fiduciary firm, the Verwaltungsleitung, and the Finance department of the Kirchenpflege. * Processes and digitalization: You further develop existing financial processes and contribute to efficient, digital, and traceable workflows. * Real estate administration: You support administrative tasks related to real estate, rentals, and reservations. * Deputization: In defined tasks, you take over the deputization of the Verwaltungsleitung. What you bring * Commercial basic training with further training in finance and accounting or equivalent training * Sound professional experience in finance and accounting * Experience in a public administration, a municipality, or a parish is an advantage * Confidence in using digital tools and interest in efficient processes * Independent, exact, and structured way of working * Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility * Joy in working in a small team and with different stakeholders * Proficient German in speaking and writing What awaits you * A versatile and responsible function with room for design * Direct reporting to the Verwaltungsleitung and short decision-making paths * Cooperation with the Kirchenpflege as a strategic leadership body as well as with a mandated fiduciary firm * A varied area of responsibility at the interface of finance, administration, and organization * Contemporary working conditions and the opportunity for professional further training Salary and employment conditions according to the personnel regulations of the Röm.-Kath. Landeskirche Aargau * A larger environment with employees from administration, pastoral care, and other areas of the Pastoralraum * A workplace with contemporary infrastructure in Lenzburg. Interested? Then we look forward to getting to know you. For further information about the position and the diverse tasks of the Kirchgemeindeverwaltung, Anita Berger is available to you, Telephone: . Application Kath. Kirchgemeinde Lenzburg Kirchenpflege, Ressort Personal Maria Bühlmann Bahnhofstrasse 23 5600 Lenzburg or m.buehlmann@kathlenzburg [Home - Pastoralraum Region Lenzburg](< >) j4id10403435a j4it0939a j4iy26a