Accountant

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking an Accountant to manage and report financial information as part of its Accounting Services Office. The role emphasizes GAAP/GASB compliance and accurate financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities include day-to-day postings, reconciliations, and collaborating with Budget, Purchasing, and Student Financial Services to support the university's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB financial reporting.
• Experience in preparing and examining financial records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report financial information following GAAP and GASB guidelines.
• Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Post day-to-day transactions and reconcile ledgers as needed.
• Produce audit-ready reports for internal and external use.
• Assist with accounts payable/receivable, asset management, and tax filings.
• Collaborate with Budget, Purchasing, and Student Financial Services to support operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Job description

The Office of Accounting Services at Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is seeking applications for the position of Accountantas MoWest looks to improve its business processes for its new strategic plan. The Accountant will be responsible for the management and reporting of financial information. Their duties include preparing financial statements, performing bookkeeping, examining and analyzing the University’s accounts, and ensuring compliance with GASB financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ).

Accounting Services is part of the Finance and Administration division of MoWest and works closely with the office(s) of Budget, Purchasing, and Student Financial Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assigned a primary responsibility for one or more of the following activities: bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, leases, grants and federal funds, and/or debt management.
• Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Perform day-to-day transactions while ensuring established policies and procedures are followed.
• Posting financial transactions, including receivables and payables, using appropriate software.
• Reconcile accounts to appropriate ledgers and statements; report and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare third party billings and track payments for accuracy.
• Regular reconciliation of asset and liability accounts.
• Produce analysis for internal and external audit activities.
• Perform allocations and journal entries.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other reporting obligations.
• Assists other departments with overall inquiries regarding revenues and expenditures.
• Produce reports with accuracy and completeness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to GAAP .
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and similar software.
• Communication, as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., is sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• One (1) year of accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Fund or management accounting experience

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Additional Demands

Hours of Work

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Posting Number

Posting Number S853P

Open Date

Open Date 07/22/2026

Priority Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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• * What is your highest level of education attained?

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