Staff Accountant III

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Belleville, Illinois, invites applications for the Staff Accountant III role. The position supports financial stewardship, daily and monthly accounting, revenue processing, and cross-department collaboration within a mission-driven nonprofit.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and familiarity with nonprofit operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with trial balance, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Daily and monthly accounting operations.
• Revenue and gift processing including diverse revenue sources.
• Payroll accounting using payroll processor reports.
• Financial reporting and departmental reporting responsibilities.
• Audit support during annual audits and collaboration with related teams.
• Budget development and communicating shared expenses.
• General ledger review and investigation of unusual activity.
• Accounts payable processing and banking reconciliations.
• Cross-department collaboration and supporting team initiatives.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred

Knowledge of nonprofit operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Belleville, Illinois

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate-a Roman Catholic congregation of priests and brothers serving poor and abandoned people in the United States and in more than 70 countries-invites applications for the role of Staff Accountant III. This position is a key contributor to the financial stewardship of the Missionary Oblates and the fundraising ministry supported by Oblate Missionary Society, Inc. (OMSI). The role offers the opportunity to apply strong accounting expertise within a mission-driven nonprofit environment where accuracy, integrity, and thoughtful analysis directly support ministries serving communities locally and globally.

The Staff Accountant III is an essential member of the Finance Department, responsible for daily and monthly accounting operations, revenue and cash processing, financial reporting, and cross-department collaboration. Working closely with the Assistant Controller responsible for the fundraising ministry, this position ensures that financial information is timely, reliable, and aligned with organizational standards and goals.

The Staff Accountant III manages a broad portfolio of accounting functions, including:

• Daily and monthly accounting operations - Recording cash receipts, reviewing bank activity, preparing journal entries, and managing accounts receivable.
• Revenue and gift processing - Processing all income sources, including Canadian revenue, charitable gift annuity interest payments, and designated gifts.
• Payroll accounting - Preparing biweekly payroll journal entries using payroll processor reports.
• Financial reporting - Assisting with financial statement preparation, departmental reporting, and distribution of fundraising statements.
• Audit support - Supporting the Assistant Controller during the annual audit and collaborating with Planned Giving on estate revenue recognition.
• Budget development - Preparing labor budget components and communicating shared expenses to related entities.
• General ledger review - Reviewing unusual activity and applying professional judgment to resolve or elevate issues.
• Accounts payable and banking - Reviewing weekly invoices, supporting check runs, and reconciling insurance billings.
• Cross-department collaboration - Communicating priorities, supporting team initiatives, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations required.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in:
• Trial balance analysis
• Journal entries
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end close
• Financial statement preparation
• Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with special projects and cross-functional financial support is beneficial.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position involves prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, and repetitive hand movements. Occasional lifting of boxes or equipment may be required. Limited travel between locations may occur as needed.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. On-site presence required; hybrid schedule available following completion of training.