Accountant for Foundations | Buchhalter:in im Stiftungswesen (m/w/d)
Bischöfliches Generalvikariat Aachen
Job Summary
This part-time role (50% FTE) is based within the Finance and Assets department, specifically focusing on the management of 28 independent foundations and trust funds. As an Accountant for Foundations, you will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payment transactions for various charitable entities. Your work directly supports missions ranging from education and arts to monument protection and youth welfare. Key tasks include maintaining donor databases, processing direct debits, issuing donation certificates, and preparing preliminary work for annual financial statements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in tax or commercial accounting who enjoys working with numbers and values-based organizations. The role offers excellent work-life balance through flexible hours and mobile working options, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and public transport subsidies.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Tax Assistant (Steuerfachangestellte:r) or a comparable commercial vocational qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in financial bookkeeping and accounting
- Practical experience using DATEV accounting software
- Experience in processing donations and direct debit collections
- Experience in preparing documentation for annual financial statements
- Professional background in a commercial or tax-related environment
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the tasks, goals, and values of the Catholic Church is required. This is a part-time position (19.5 hours/week) with an unlimited contract.
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