Sr. Staff Accountant

Full Time

Saint Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

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