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Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reports To: Director of Finance and Human Resources
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly (Full-time)

Summary
Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Processes a variety of entries and performs various support functions as required as a part of the accounting and record keeping function of the organization. Works in conjunction with the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to assure timeliness of transactions. Record, maintain, organize, and prepare financial data including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliation, and billing. Keep all financial data organized and current to provide accurate and relevant information to management. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
include the following but are not limited to job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as directed by supervisory personnel.

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information 
• Participates in external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts, providing information for auditors 
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasting and analysis. Maintains master budget file 
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential 
• Receive and record Accounts Receivable 
• Prepare monthly journal entries in preparation for month-end closing 
• Oversee all bank account deposits, in person and electronically 
• Work with outside accountant to assist with month-end closing and financial reporting 
• Accounts payable, review coding of vouchers, set up check run, and other accounting functions and reporting  
• Scan all paid invoices into company database 
• Complete monthly bank account recs for all accounts 
• Assist in general ledger account reconciliations 
• Provide weekly spending reports to Operations department 
• Input daily Development transactions and reconcile to Development Department monthly 
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP), rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good record keeping 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and especially Excel) 
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization 
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy 
• Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends 
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management 
  
  

Other Requirements:

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration 
• Minimum 3 years of overall professional experience related to corporate accounting and finance 
• General knowledge of GAAP 
• Must be highly skilled with financial and numerical data 
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• High level of organization with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks without supervision 
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers, and clients 
  
  

Qualified candidates should forward resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: careers@rbvstl.org or careers@PromiseCommunityHomes.org with Staff Accountant in the subject line.  Or mail to: Promise Community Homes / Rainbow Village, Attn: Director of Human Resources, 1240 Dautel Lane, St. Louis, MO 63146.