Accountant

Great Rivers Greenway; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage (employee)

HRA/HSA options

Retirement 457(b) with employer match

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Free parking

Professional development

Memberships

Job summary

Great Rivers Greenway, a mission-driven nonprofit in Missouri, seeks an Accountant to join the Finance team. This full-time role supports accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end close, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

You will collaborate across departments, maintain internal controls, assist with audits and regulatory reporting, and help improve financial processes while upholding stewardship of public funds.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable, cash receipts, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for multiple entities.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, credit card transactions, payments, and ACH transactions.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us Today!

Join Great Rivers Greenway, a collaborative and mission-driven organization where passionate people work together to create, care for, and connect the region through an exceptional network of greenways. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals while contributing to a mission that makes a lasting impact on our community.

What We Offer:

Great Rivers Greenway offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off : Vacation starts at 120 hours annually, monthly sick time accrual of 8 hours, and 12 paid holidays.
• Employer-Paid Health Coverage for Employees: Options include Medical (PPO or HDHP), dental, vision, life insurance (1x salary), and short- and long-term disability.
• Health & Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Employer contributions to HRA or HSA, plus FSA, limited-purpose FSA, and dependent care account options.
• Retirement Savings: 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (vesting applies).
• Additional Perks: $75 monthly cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, free parking, employer-paid professional development and memberships, with a great location at the St. Louis Foundry.

Position Summary:

The Accountant is a full-time, salaried position with benefits that plays a vital role in supporting the financial health and operational success of the organization. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting and financial activities, including accounts payable, account reconciliations, month-end close, payroll support, fixed asset management, financial reporting, and compliance-related reporting.

As a key member of the Finance team, the Accountant helps ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while demonstrating exceptional stewardship of public resources and taxpayer investments. This role collaborates with departments across the organization to support informed decision-making, maintain strong internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and a collaborative approach that supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a broad range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash receipts, account reconciliations, journal entries, and maintenance of supporting schedules for multiple entities.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, credit card transactions, recurring payments, and ACH transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage accounts payable operations, including procurement and encumbrance tracking, and support bi-weekly payment processing.
• Process and accurately record cash receipts, deposits, grants, contributions, and electronic payment activity.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, record related transactions, and perform periodic reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, analyses, and other information to support management, Board, and operational decision-making.
• Support annual audit activities, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other compliance requirements, including 1099 reporting and sales tax filings.
• Maintain financial records and documentation in accordance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Serve as a backup for payroll processing and assist employees with payroll-related questions as needed.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, including bi-weekly encumbrance reporting and other operational reporting tools.
• Collaborate with staff across the organization to provide financial information, answer accounting-related questions, and support organizational initiatives.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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