Sr. Staff Accountant

Urban Strategies, Inc.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to manage key daily accounting tasks, support financial statement preparation, forecasting, budgeting, and related financial activities.

This role reports to the corporate accounting function and involves ensuring accurate ledger management and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least three years of experience, is proficient in MS Office and accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly.
• Verify ledger coding on payables and set up new vendor accounts.
• Verify payment of invoices and ensure correct account charging.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other financial accounts.
• Assist outside auditors and gather documents for annual audit.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform organizational reconciliations.
• Utilize accounting frameworks in daily activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

General financial accounting

Cost accounting

Microsoft Office proficient

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

At least three years of related experience

Tools

Blackbaud

Concur

ADP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Sr. Staff Accountant

Full Time Saint Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

LOCATION : Corporate

STATUS: Full-Time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

BACKGROUND:

USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization.

Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting over 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 63 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for key day-to-day accounting functions and will support in areas such as financial statement preparation and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and other related financial activities.

JOB responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, and income statements.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly.
• Verifies ledger coding on payables, sets up new vendor accounts.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform all Organizational reconciliation(s)
• Utilize the Result Count framework in daily accounting activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Experience with Blackbaud, Concur, and ADP or similar platforms are a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer