Sr. Staff Accountant

Urban Strategies, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting, financial statement preparation, forecasting and budgeting for our nonprofit organization in a corporate setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least three years of related experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software; experience with Blackbaud, Concur, and ADP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with Blackbaud, Concur, and ADP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and 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 and ensures charges to the correct accounts.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other financial accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary documents for annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs organizational reconciliations.
• Utilizes the Result Count framework in daily accounting activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Blackbaud

Concur

ADP

Job description

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.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Controller

LOCATION

Corporate

STATUS:

Full-Time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

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 verbal communication skills.
• 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