Office of Finance Staff by Function:
Chief Financial Officer -- Kathy Tomasik, Ext. 247. Direct phone line: 219-796-2080
Accounting and Budget Administrator --Matt Kwiatkowski, Ext. 291
Accounts Receivable -- Accounting Clerk --Renee Ellis, Ext. 243
Payroll/Accounts Payable Administrator--Laura Frisk, Ext. 255
Parish Financial Liaison
Staff Accountant--Ms. Sara Slusher, Ext. 241
Chief Financial Officer - Ext. 247, Direct phone line: 219-795-8020
Reports to the Most Reverend Robert J. McClory, Bishop of the Diocese of Gary
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the administration of the fiscal functions of the diocese including financial management, financial reporting and analysis, treasury management, budgeting, forecasting, fund accounting, and managing the internal and external audits that are preformed, diocesan insurance coverage and property management. The scope of the position extends to the Pastoral Center, 3 Diocesan High Schools, Diocesan Cemeteries, and the various parishes throughout the four counties of Lake, LaPorte, Porter and Starke.
Kathy Tomasik also serves on various Diocesan committees and boards, including but not limited to: the Diocesan Finance Council, Diocesan Office Coordinator, Priests' Pension Board, Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana, Diocesan Cemetery Board, and the Program and Budget Review Committee.
Accounting and Budget Administrator
Matt Kwiatkowski, Ext. 291
Main Accountabilities
- Reports to & Assists the Chief Financial Officer in the supervision of Finance Office Staff
- Responsible for budget development and review at both diocesan and department levels
- Prepares and posts general ledger journal entries
- Performs account reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Assists the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of Diocesan financial statements and analytical reports
- Tracks national collections and remits funds, as required
- Co-ordinates the submission of parish financial statements
- Coordinates the Diocesan Insurance program(DIP) including insurance renewal applications and claims
Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsible under minimal supervision for examination/audit of financial records and practices of Departments, Ministries, Parishes, Schools and institutions, as assigned, to ensure compliance with diocesan policy and procedure and governmental reporting requirements. Provides technical assistance and support for Diocesan Finance Office and to staff of other diocesan institutions, as assigned, in areas of budget and financial administration.
Renee Ellis
Accounts Receivable - Accounting Clerk - EXT 243
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and, as appropriate, to the Accounting and Budget Administrator.
Primary Functions: Under general supervision, is responsible primarily for coordinating the accounts receivable billing cycle and the application of payments received. Manages the Diocesan Savings & Loan Statements. Will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties on an "as needed" basis. Performs moderately complex clerical and accounting work requiring a knowledge of standard bookkeeping procedures.
Payroll/Accounts Payable Administrator
Laura Frisk, Ext. 255
Reports to the Chief Financial Officer and, as appropriate, to the Accounting and Budget Administrator.
Under general supervision, is responsible for Accounts Payable and Payroll processing. Provides payroll processing to certain parish/School locations. Resolves payroll related issues with taxing authorities or payroll outsourcer. Manages the unemployment Diocesan claims system.
Performs moderately complex clerical and accounting work requiring knowledge of standard bookkeeping procedures. Duties may involve posting data to accounts ( journal entries) reconciling accounts and producing accounting reports. Will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties on an "as needed" basis.
Staff Accountant
Ms. Sara Slusher, Ext. 241
Provides accounting assistance and support for Diocesan Finance Office and to Parishes/ Schools requiring additional accounting support.