Impactful Accountant for Mission‑Driven Finance

SISTERS OF MERCY; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Investment Services, serving the Sisters of Mercy, seeks an Accountant to provide transactional and administrative accounting support under the Accounting Manager. You will process payables and receivables, prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, and maintain ledger data and reports for investment programs.

The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across Finance and Administration. Full-time, on-site position in St. Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1–4 years of related accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Strong ability to maintain and reconcile financial records.
• Analytical data gathering and reporting; prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and check preparation with documentation.
• Process accounts receivable invoices and aging reports.
• Prepare routine journal entries for posting and review.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and audits.
• Maintain general ledger data, deposits, wires and transfer records.
• Support fixed asset records and loan tracking for Mercy Partnership Fund.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Financial Edge

Job description

Mercy Investment Services, serving the Sisters of Mercy, seeks an Accountant to provide transactional and administrative accounting support under the Accounting Manager. You will process payables and receivables, prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, and maintain ledger data and reports for investment programs.

The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across Finance and Administration. Full-time, on-site position in St. Louis, MO.