Accountant

ROME GROUP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nine PBS in St. Louis seeks an Accountant to support the financial stability of the station.

You will perform day-to-day accounting across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, collaborating with departments and following established controls. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, discreet, and eager to learn, with a nonprofit mindset and ability to manage sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred, with three years of accounts payable and/or bookkeeping experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications required.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions.
• Strong emotional and professional intelligence is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Process accounts payable including vendor setup, approvals, coding, and invoicing.
• Manage autopay/vendor payments outside Ramp software.
• Process employee company credit card transactions with proper coding.
• Maintain new vendor documentation including W-9s and vendor questionnaires.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly closing entries and balance sheet schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Discretion

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nine PBS: Accountant

Who We Are:

As an essential community institution, we magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help St. Louis flourish. We believe St. Louis is strongest when we work together toward a shared vision. By rallying around a common purpose, we move beyond barriers that have previously hindered our progress and take collective action toward meaningful, lasting impact.

Our History:

We are a community‑licensed public media organization with more than 70 years of service to the St. Louis region. For generations, Nine PBS has been a trusted and enduring presence by connecting people through educational programming, meaningful storytelling, and shared experiences that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.

Our Values:

Everything we do is rooted in our four core values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These values shape how we care for one another as teammates and how we engage with our community. We believe meaningful impact begins with listening, understanding, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Our Culture:

Every employee plays a role in advancing our human‑centered culture to ensure staff feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe work should be a joyful journey – one where collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and shared purpose inspire us to do our best work together.

Our Team:

We are proud of the talented individuals who make up our teams and the passion they show each day in service to our community. We walk with swagger and believe that we are “a really big deal!”

Position Description:

The Accountant role supports the financial stability and integrity of Nine PBS by performing day‑to‑day accounting functions across general ledger accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. This role works collaboratively across departments, follows organizational accounting policies, and adheres to financial policies, internal controls, and established procedures. A strong understanding of bookkeeping is required.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn. They approach their work with professionalism, discretion, and a service mindset.

Primary Responsibilities:

The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this role in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

• Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Process accounts payable including vendor set up, ensuring proper approvals, accurately coding, and entering invoices into a computerized accounting system.
• Manage invoices and payments related to vendors that are set up for autopay or electronic payments outside of Ramp software.
• Process employee company credit card transactions, which currently exist in Ramp. This includes ensuring accurate coding, documentation, and approvals for each transaction.
• Maintain new vendor documentation including W‑9’s and vendor questionnaires.
• Process accounts receivable billing including generating invoices and entering them into the computerized accounting system for distribution.
• Process incoming cash receipts related to accounts receivables.
• Follow‑up on all past due accounts receivable by collaborating with appropriate internal contact. This includes sending monthly AR aging reports to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare the labor distribution report in order to record payroll in the accounting system.
• Prepare the insurance and pension allocations.
• Manage fixed assets including depreciation schedules and asset retirements.
• Assist with monthly closing entries and relevant balance sheet schedules.

Secondary Responsibilities:

These are additional activities that are expected to be performed within this position.

• Serve as backup support for check and cash deposits that arrive at the station.
• Serve as backup support for other general administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree preferred, with three years of accounts payable and/or bookkeeping experience required. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications required, and non‑profit accounting experience preferred. Additional skills include:

• Ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions.
  Ability to handle multiple tasks, with a focus on detail and follow‑up.
• Highly organized team player who is committed to the mission of Nine PBS.
• Strong emotional and professional intelligence is required.
• Highly resourceful team‑player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Hybrid Schedule:

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, typically being in the office at least 2 days per week. Some weeks may require more in‑office days than others and is based on the operational needs of the team and workflow.

Additional Expectations and Core Competencies:

Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in how the work is performed. The following competencies are required for this role.

• Approach all interactions solution focused.
• Be open to feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Provide respectful feedback to others, as needed.
• Share knowledge, resources, and expertise openly to support team and organizational success.
• Effectively and proactively communicate important information to supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Demonstrate effective working relationships with others that are collaborative and welcoming.
• Behave in a professional manner and represent the values of Nine PBS at all times.

Nine PBS

As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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