Finance Associate

City of Webster Groves; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

LAGERS pension plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Public service loan forgiveness

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Bereavement, jury duty, and military

Job summary

The City of Webster Groves seeks a Finance Associate to join our Municipal Finance team, performing accounts auditing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to support responsible public service.

Bachelor’s degree and/or five years in governmental accounting; strong Excel skills; familiarity with Tyler Technologies is a plus; candidates should pass a comprehensive background check and work well in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of governmental accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Tyler Technologies experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit accounts, cash receipts, payroll & other accounting records and transactions.
• Review, prepare and enter journal entries for recording in the accounting system.
• Reconcile financial ledgers & bank records.
• Create financial statements & reports, general and subsidiary ledgers (and supporting schedules).
• Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile taxes withheld, prepare monthly and quarterly government reporting.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Oversee the annual business licensing process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Love for numbers

Team experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tyler Technologies

Job description

About Us

The City of Webster Groves is a municipality, and suburb of Saint Louis, that strives to provide residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors with exemplary, fiscally sound, and responsive services to enrich and strengthen our community and our natural environment. We value People; Excellence in Service; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Creativity; Sustainability and Leadership.

Description

The City of Webster Groves is a municipality, and suburb of Saint Louis, that strives to provide residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors with exemplary, fiscally sound, and responsive services to enrich and strengthen our community and our natural environment. We value People; Excellence in Service; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Creativity; Sustainability and Leadership.

Our Strategic Goal Areas Are

• Provide Excellence in Service
• Achieve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Cultivate a Diverse Housing Stock
• Ensure Long-term Fiscal Integrity
• Strengthen Economic Development
• Adopt Sustainable Practices

If you are looking to make an impact in a thriving community, are dedicated to contributing to the greater good, and are seeking a fulfilling career in public service -

Job Title

Finance Associate

The Team

The City of Webster Groves Finance team takes pride in executing the traditional functions of Finance while providing excellent customer service.

These Finance Functions Include

• Accounting & Audit
• Budgeting
• Record Keeping
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliations

Why Join Us?

We offer unparalleled benefits to connect your professional goals with your personal goals.

• Paid Time Off – Vacation Leave & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays/Personal Day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension) through LAGERS

Additional Benefits Available

• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Webster Groves City Employee Recreation and Fitness Pass (self or family membership)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Webster Groves values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Examples of Duties

What You’ll Do - Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit accounts, cash receipts, payroll & other accounting records and transactions
• Review, prepare and enter journal entries for recording in the accounting system
• Reconcile financial ledgers & bank records
• Create financial statements & reports, general and subsidiary ledgers (and supporting schedules)
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile taxes withheld, prepare monthly and quarterly government reporting
• Assist with the annual audit
• Oversee the annual business licensing process

Typical Qualifications

You Have (Knowledge & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of governmental accounting experience
• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Tyler Technologies experience a plus

What Sets You Apart

• Love for numbers and solving problems
• Experience in a professional team
• Excellent communication skills

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. They include:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent)
• Health reimbursement account
• LAGERS pension plan
• Voluntary retirements plans (457b, 457b Roth, and Roth IRA)
• Public service loan forgiveness qualifying employer
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Bereavement, jury duty, and military paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee pass to WG recreation complex
• Flexible work schedules
• Possible remote work (for certain positions)