Accounting Specialist

Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri; Olivette (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family And Childrens Services Of Missouri in Olivette, MO seeks an experienced accounting professional to join our finance team. The role covers cash receipts, payments, credit card statements, and reimbursements while ensuring accuracy and timely Accounts Receivable duties.

This position emphasizes meticulous reconciliations, error correction, and collaboration across departments within a mission-driven organization serving children and families across Missouri.

Qualifications

• Five years of accounting experience, preferably in AR/AP.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments across the organization and serve as a go-to resource for accounting-related questions regarding the recording of cash receipts and processing of payments
• Promptly processing organizational-wide credit card statements, employee expense reimbursements, and all other payment requests, with issues proactively identified and resolved.
• Accurately and efficiently carrying out Accounts Receivable duties and processes.
• Accurately completing daily and monthly reconciliations on time, with minimal follow-up questions.
• Identifying and correcting any errors discovered while carrying out accounting procedures.
• Joining a mission-driven workplace where high standards, teamwork, and enjoying the work we do together are all important

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Join Our Legacy of Impact – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we have a 157-year history of empowering children and families to overcome life’s toughest challenges. When you join our team, you’re becoming a part of a mission that transforms lives and builds brighter futures—now and for generations to come.

Why LFCS?

• Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly help shape a better world for those who need it most.
• Impactful Mission: Join a team dedicated to creating safety and stability for kids across Missouri.
• A Legacy of Change: Be part of an organization that creates a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Your Role:

• Collaborate with departments across the organization and serve as a go-to resource for accounting-related questions regarding the recording of cash receipts and processing of payments
• Promptly processing organizational-wide credit card statements, employee expense reimbursements, and all other payment requests, with issues proactively identified and resolved.
• Accurately and efficiently carrying out Accounts Receivable duties and processes.
• Accurately completing daily and monthly reconciliations on time, with minimal follow-up questions.
• Identifying and correcting any errors discovered while carrying out accounting procedures.
• Joining a mission-driven workplace where high standards, teamwork, and enjoying the work we do together are all important

What We’re Looking For:

• Five years of proven accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, customer-service-oriented approach.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.