Staff Accountant

Opaa! Food Management; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Opaa! Food Management, a family-owned Midwest school nutrition partner, seeks a Staff Accountant to manage month-end close, ERP administration, and AP/AR duties. You will help in preparing financial statements and performing journal entries, with emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, detail orientation, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Great Plains experience is a plus; business-focused, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position.
• Understanding of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Knowledge and experience with creating and manipulating spreadsheets.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Basic understanding of accounting software; knowledge of Great Plains and Prophix is a plus.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare accurate and timely month-end journal entries as assigned.
• Perform account reconciliations, including required in-depth research and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets.
• Perform month-end financial and analytical review.
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor information in Great Plains.
• Assist with the preparation of month-end billing accruals.
• Gain an understanding of all accounting systems and how they impact financial data, including Great Plains, Prophix, Emburse expenses reporting, Boss and ADP.
• Engage with customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Maintain focus on continuous improvement and solutions by recommending process improvements to senior management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

General ledger

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Accounting software

Tools

Great Plains

Prophix

Emburse expenses

ADP

Boss

Job description

Company Description Opaa! Food Management is a family-owned company that focuses on meeting the nutritional needs of K–12 school districts across the Midwest. By partnering with Opaa!, school districts receive a wide variety of fresh, safe, and nutritious meal options designed to support a healthy learning environment at an exceptional value. The company emphasizes warm hospitality and service, reflecting its mission to “Make Their Day!” for students, staff, and communities. Team members work in a collaborative, service-oriented environment where supporting education and student well-being is central to daily operations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for various accounting functions surrounding the month-end closing process, while also assisting with ERP administration, various projects and our year-end financial audit. This role will also require a strong knowledge base of accounts payable and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate and promote Opaa!’s Core Values of “Act in the Best Interest of the students, schools and communities we serve; Be honest in everything we do; Have a passion to serve others; Commit to continuous improvement”.
• Analyze and prepare accurate and timely month-end journal entries as assigned.
• Perform account reconciliations, including required in-depth research and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets.
• Perform month-end financial and analytical review
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor information in Great Plains.
• Assist with the preparation of month-end billing accruals.
• Gain an understanding of all accounting systems and how they impact financial data, including Great Plains, Prophix, Emburse expenses reporting, Boss and ADP.
• Engage with customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Maintain focus on continuous improvement and solutions by recommending process improvements to senior management.
• Additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and recognize errors.
• Understanding of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience with creating and manipulating spreadsheets.
• Effective follow-up and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Strong ability to integrate and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization. Able to write business correspondence and memos.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Basic understanding of accounting software and report builders; knowledge of Great Plains and Prophix is a plus.
• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information.

Why You Want to Work Here

• Great location – Close to highway 40/64; beautiful area with many shops and restaurants nearby.
• Hard-working team – We care about our company and like to do things right.
• Fun culture – Office celebrations, frequent catered lunches, and a positive team atmosphere.
• Flexibility – Flexible on hours and when life comes up.
• Caring and compassionate leadership – Demonstrates a commitment to valuing and respecting associates through open communication and a focus on well-being.