Accounting Specialist

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS) is seeking an experienced accounting professional to handle AR/AP duties and general ledger activities in a mission-driven environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reconciliations, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure compliant processing of cash receipts and payments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments across LFCS on accounting-related questions for cash receipts and payments.
• Process organizational-wide credit card statements, employee expense reimbursements, and payment requests.
• Carry out Accounts Receivable duties and processes.
• Complete daily and monthly reconciliations on time.
• Identify and correct errors in accounting procedures.
• Join a mission-driven workplace with high standards and teamwork.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.