Careers
Catholic Charities attributes its success and recognition as a top human services provider in Oklahoma to its team members. We take pride in recruiting and employing the top talent across our 14 different programs and administration functions. The drive and energy our employees bring each day is what allows us to carry out our mission to provide help and hope to all in the Catholic tradition of service. Our 106 year history of serving central and western Oklahoma is a direct result of the dedication and contributions our staff make each day.
Catholic Charities strives to provide a work environment that encourages team work, pride, opportunity, continuing education and advancement. Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive. Catholic Charities offers a family friendly environment that is rich in opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Employees work a 37.5 hour week and enjoy generous paid leave. It is an exciting time to be at Catholic Charities, as the agency continues to grow and expand into new communities.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:
Accountant- Finance
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Director in executing the financial plan and accounting practices of Catholic Charities. This includes recording and summarizing the financial transactions of Catholic Charities and all other programs that may be managed by Catholic Charities. Transactions should be recorded, and entries made, in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
The essential job duties include but are not limited to:
• Provide any assistance, documents or explanations necessary for the auditor to complete the annual audit.
• Receive and review bank statements and general financial information of Catholic Charities sponsored housing programs.
• Reconcile the following on a regular, timely basis: checking accounts, inter-fund accounts, prepaid accounts, receivable accounts, campaign accounts, payable accounts and payroll deductions.
• Prepare, post journal entries and send all grant reimbursement billings to the appropriate entity in a timely manner in accordance with grant guidelines.
• Coordinate with program managers for monitoring and reporting of program activities.
• Assist the Finance Director and be knowledgeable in preparing scheduled payrolls, posting payroll journal entries, preparing and transmitting monthly pension payments, recording changes of capital assets, preparing monthly financial statements and accompanying reports for the Finance Committee, the Board of Directors, and Program Directors.
• Ensure sensitivity of cultural and socioeconomic diversity of our service population.
• Display appropriate interventions to meet job goals and the ability to set appropriate job limits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA Preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in Accounting, AP, AR; non-profit preferred
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Excellent Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, internet, ten-key and calculator
• Financial Edge, Blackbaud knowledge a plus
• Have a working knowledge of computers and associated equipment
• Attention to detail, organization skills, accuracy, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.
• Maturity and the ability to maintain confidences are required.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
Please send Cover letter and resume to dashton@ccaokc.org
Director of Donor and Grant Administration
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Director of Donor and Grant Administration is responsible for assisting with the development function of the organization through maintenance of the donor database, coordination of campaign pledge reminders, coordination of mailings, processing of donations, coordination of gift acknowledgements, coordination of grant writing, reporting, and deadline tracking. Additional duties require the coordinator to provide reports for all fundraising activities as required by the agency’s development, accounting and audit policies. The Director coordinates extensively with the Finance team to assist in monthly and yearly close as well as grant administration and planning.
The essential job duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage donor database - classification of gifts, gift recording, generation of monthly reminders, generation of ACH/recurring debit reports, credit card transactions, campaign posting and end of the month reports.
- Manage donor data health through the implementation of address finder, death finder, email finder, wealth management, and other tools that are available.
- Report generation – creation and tracking of donor mailings and donor reports as needed by the Senior Director of Mission Advancement and Executive Director.
- Coordinate with team member to ensure appropriate form production for donations.
- Adhere to the AFP’s “Donor Bill of Rights.”
- Campaign and receivables reconciliation with general ledger balance.
- Assist with preparation of correspondence to donors.
- Track all memorial and honor gifts - send proper acknowledgement letters to donors and family members.
- Coordination of grant applications with development and program staff.
- Research, identify, vet, and pursue grant opportunities.
- Track grant report requirements and submit reports to grantors at appropriate times.
- Contribute to Mission Advancement team environment by supporting all events and fundraising/outreach activities.
- Process and manage all vehicle donations.
- Assist donors with inquiries regarding the status of pledges or donations.
- Generate and mail end-of-year tax statements to donors.
- Adhere to the fundraising policy set forth by the Board of Directors.
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Mission Advancement.
- Oversees volunteers assigned to gift entry for campaigns.
- Research, compile, tabulate, analyze and interpret data and information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position should coordinate and supervise volunteers for large giving events such the annual campaign.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field. Advanced degree is preferred. 1-2 years’ experience working with Raiser’s Edge.
- Experience with the principals of fundraising preferred.
- An advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
- 1-2 years’ grant writing experience.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
To apply send cover letter and resume to jriesenberg@ccaokc.org
Director of Annual Giving – Development and Outreach
The Director of Annual Giving directs and oversees the Annual Appeal, Planned Giving, and Donor Giving Societies. These tasks will include donor prospect management and stewardship as well as the development of materials, mailing lists, printing, follow-up and targeted donor interaction. The director should target annual base gifts of $1,000 to $25,000. The Director should be able to manage a portfolio of donors and execute targeted asks with respect to annual and planned giving. Qualified candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communication, Business or related field and experience three years of experience in prospect management, annual gifts, planned giving or campaign management. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred. Interested candidates should apply here.
Bilingual Immigration Attorney- Immigration Legal Services
The staff attorney will provide quality legal services to low-income individuals through assessing their eligibility for family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations and, if such benefits are available, by representing them before applicable Federal agencies or court systems. Qualified candidates will have a JD and admittance to the Oklahoma State Bar or other state bar. Candidates must be fluent in the reading, writing and speaking of Spanish. Preferred candidates will haveOne to two years of experience in providing family based immigration benefits under the INA and related statutes, rules and regulations. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Nancy Cardoza; ncardoza@ccaokc.org.