AP Accountant

MERS / Goodwill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement

401(A) Retirement

PTO accrual

Store discount

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Job summary

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic AP Accountant to join our Accounting team. The role supports our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embodies our core values of diversity, integrity, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Invoice preparation and completing the vendor invoice package within 2 business days.
• Must ensure that all agency policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates, prepares, and verifies supporting documentation to ensure accurate / timely invoice package preparation and general ledger recording.
• Input vendor invoices in accounting software.
• Serves as liaison between MERS/Missouri Goodwill and vendors.
• General ledger maintenance and aids with month end closing.
• Performs monthly aging review with Accounts Payable Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Required Travel: 0%

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional AP Accountant to join our Accounting team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Invoice preparation and completing the vendor invoice package within 2 business days.
• Must ensure that all agency policies and procedures are followed.
• Coordinates, prepares, and verifies supporting documentation to ensure accurate / timely invoice package preparation and general ledger recording.
• Input vendor invoices in accounting software.
• Serves as liaison between MERS/Missouri Goodwill and vendors.
• General ledger maintenance and aids with month end closing.
• Performs monthly aging review with Accounts Payable Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for fulltime employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Growth Opportunities

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.