Sr. Staff Accountant in Saint Louis, Missouri at Urban Strategies, Inc.
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Job Description
REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller
LOCATION: Corporate
STATUS: Full-Time
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
BACKGROUND:
USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization.
Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting over 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 63 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for key day-to-day accounting functions and will support in areas such as financial statement preparation and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and other related financial activities.
JOB responsibilities:
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Prepare monthly balance sheets, and income statements.
- Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly.
- Verifies ledger coding on payables, sets up new vendor accounts.
- Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Perform all Organizational reconciliation(s)
- Utilize the Result Count framework in daily accounting activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
- Experience with Blackbaud, Concur, and ADP or similar platforms are a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
- At least three years of related experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer