Staff Accountant

Fathers & Families Support Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Fathers & Families Support Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the CFO with daily invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and a variety of accounting duties in a nonprofit setting.

You will enter payables and receivables, process invoices, code expenses to the general ledger, reconcile accounts, assist with budgets and forecasting, and support grant management. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and experience with Peachtree are preferred.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software and databases.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency.
• Must provide accurate data entry and clerical skills.
• Understanding NASW Code of Ethics is preferred.
• 1–2 years accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter all accounts payable and receivable.
• Process daily, weekly, and monthly invoices.
• Code expenses to general ledger accounts daily.
• Record and verify accounting transactions and codes.
• Assist with grant management responsibilities.
• Reconcile accounts and assist in reporting.
• Assist with budgets and financial forecasting.
• Use accounting software to record and analyze information.
• Data entry, filing, and related duties in accounting.

Skills

Accounting principles

MS Excel

Data entry

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Peachtree

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Fathers & Families Support Center

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Reports To: CFO

Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Direct Reports: N/A

Description of this role:

Responsible for assisting the CFO with daily invoicing, accounts payables, accounts receivables, and various other accounting functions.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering all accounts payables and receivables.
• Process daily, weekly, and monthly invoices.
• Code expense to general ledger accounts daily.
• Record, classify, summarize accounting transactions, and verify accuracy (itemized charges, account numbers, total cost, etc.).
• Assist with grant management responsibilities.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Operate 10-key calculator and copier to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Reconcile accounts and assist in the compilation of reports.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasting.
• Utilize accounting and data software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Create and manage debit, credit, and total accounts on spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software.
• Data entry, filing, and other related duties in the accounting department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounting software applications, databases, and spreadsheets (Peachtree experience a plus)
• Must have knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Must have knowledge of managing files and records
• Must have oral and written comprehension and expression
• Must have the ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve problems
• Knowledge MS Word and Excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Must understand and practice the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics
• Must be team oriented and able to work independently

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelors or AA degree in accounting preferred.
• Must have 1 to 2 years’ experience in accounting or equivalent education.
• Must possess valid Missouri Driver's license with a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.