Staff Accountant

East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.; Park Hills (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (60+

403(b) Retirement Employer Contrib (1+

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

East Missouri Action Agency in Park Hills, MO, seeks a Staff Accountant to perform full accounting functions including budget-to-actual, ledger detail, and month-end close. You will work with program directors and vendors, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Accounting or 3+ years fund accounting, 5 years bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting or at least 3 years of fund accounting experience.
• 5 years of experience in all phases of bookkeeping, including familiarity with generally accepted accounting procedures, budget preparation and complete knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Experience in Double Entry Accounting
• Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
• Working Knowledge of Accounting Software and Excel Spreadsheets
• Ability to Process Information from Grants, Contracts, and other Agency Agreements
• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
• Familiarity with Office Equipment
• Ability to Work as Part of a Team
• Ability to Maintain Good Attendance and Arrive Punctually
• A Valid MO Driver's License
• Ability to Travel In and Out of Area as Required

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of accounting functions including budget to actual and balance sheet comparisons.
• Prepare month and year end close and financial projections.
• Audit expenses posted to designated programs to ensure compliance with agency and program policies and laws.
• Develop positive relationships with vendors, banks and organizations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with program directors and staff.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Teamwork

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

3+ years of fund accounting experience

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Accounting Software

Job description

East Missouri Action Agency has an opening for a Staff Accountant at the Central Office in Park Hills.

The Staff Accountant performs a full range of accounting functions including preparing budget to actual, compares current and past balance sheets, summarizes detail of separate ledgers and prepares reports, audits expenses posted to designated programs to insure compliance with agency and program specific state and federal policies, procedures, and laws. This position prepares month and year end close and on-going financial projections for current/future fiscal periods. Applies complex policies and procedures to areas of responsibility, keeping precise records. Develops positive relationships with vendors, banks and organizations. Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with program directors and staff.

Applicants must have the following:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or at least 3 years of experience in fund accounting. Additional training beyond high school is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in all phases of bookkeeping, including familiarity with generally accepted accounting procedures, budget preparation and complete knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Experience in Double Entry Accounting
• Ability to Manage Multiple Projects
• Working Knowledge of Accounting Software and Excel Spreadsheets
• Ability to Process Information from Grants, Contracts, and other Agency Agreements
• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
• Familiarity with Office Equipment
• Ability to Work as Part of a Team
• Ability to Maintain Good Attendance and Arrive Punctually
• A Valid MO Driver's License
• Ability to Travel In and Out of Area as Required

The schedule for this position is 7:30am-5pm, Monday - Thursday. Starting pay for this position is $20.50-$23.90/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes the following:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options (after 60 days)
• $25,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (after 60 days)
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• 403(b) Retirement Employee Contribution Option
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance Options through Globe Life
• And More

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. EMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Application Deadline: 8/25/2026 Target Start Date: 9/8/2026