Accountant for Foundations | Buchhalter:in im Stiftungswesen (m/w/d)
Bischöfliches Generalvikariat Aachen
Job Summary
This part-time position (50% FTE) within the Finance and Assets department of the Diocese of Aachen focuses on the financial management of 28 independent and fiduciary foundations. As an Accountant for Foundations, you will handle the day-to-day bookkeeping, process payment transactions, and manage donor data, including the processing of recurring donations and direct debits. A significant portion of the role involves preparing donation certificates, drafting letters of thanks, and supporting the preparation of annual financial statements through account reconciliation and reporting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in tax or commercial accounting who values a structured workspace. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to charitable causes such as education, art, and monument protection within a values-oriented environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a comprehensive pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Tax Assistant (Steuerfachangestellte:r) or a comparable commercial vocational qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in financial accounting or as a tax assistant
- Experience in processing payment transactions and direct debits
- Demonstrated experience using DATEV software for bookkeeping
- Experience in preparing documentation for annual financial statements
- Experience in donor management or non-profit administration is preferred
Languages
Additional
- Part-time role (19.5 hours/week); identification with the tasks, goals, and values of the Catholic Church is required; location-based in Aachen with mobile work options.
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