Staff Accountant

Opaa! • Chesterfield, MO

38d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant position is an in-person role, located in Chesterfield, MO. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Great Plains and Prophix is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level