Staff Accountant

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting and financial record keeping for several agencies, schools, or departments of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The role ensures financial transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. For assigned agencies, the Staff Accountant supports general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, the year-end audit, annual budget preparation, and periodic projection updates. The position reports to an accounting manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Proven capability in a similar role, including knowledge of key processes, analytical skills, and technical writing.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with a wide variety of colleagues.
Technical aptitude in Microsoft Office and other commonly used software.
Willingness to travel within the boundaries of the St. Louis Archdiocese to attend meetings at agencies, offices, or schools.
Candidates receiving an employment offer must submit to pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary. Any offer is contingent on successfully completing required screening.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Familiarity with automated and integrated ERP systems is a plus.
Nonprofit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare and release journal entries to the general ledger and subsidiary application systems.
Review information posted to subsidiary application systems, including accounts receivable, asset management, and accounts payable, before it is posted to the general ledger.
Review accounts receivable and/or accounts payable batches for accuracy before processing.
Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses; review system-generated balance sheets, statements of activities, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for agency directors; prepare custom-format reports as needed.
Assist agencies, schools, or departments with annual budget preparation and related budget analysis.
Assist agencies, schools, or departments with periodic projection updates.
Build relationships with agency, school, or department leaders and attend board or finance meetings as needed.
Prepare audit work papers and schedules in conjunction with the year-end audit.
Prepare or assist with special reports as needed related to grants, governmental reporting, and tax reporting.
Work as part of a team and maintain good relationships with peers and leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned.