Accountant

Company: Helping People - United Way of Greater St. Louis
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description By bringing people and organizations together to solve our region's most pressing issues, United Way of Greater St. Louis is making our community a better place to live, work, and thrive. It's more than a day job. It's a mission. Come work with us! We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 12 days of vacation earned over the first 12 months of employment, sick pay, 10 company holidays, 5 1/2 flexible/personal holidays, 3 volunteer days, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family, short term disability, long term disability, and a 403(b) with an organization match and 3-year vesting schedule. Job Summary: The Accountant performs specific accountant duties for various programs and accounts. This role is an audit liaison for those programs and accounts and provides excellent customer service to other internal departments, to external donors, and to other stakeholders. A high degree of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality is necessary given financial areas of responsibilities. General Responsibilities: Function as lead accountant for miscellaneous community initiative program funds and temporary restricted funds, doing necessary journal entries and reporting to assure funds are spent only to the extent they are available and that accounts are fairly presented. Manage financial accounts as assigned and prepare associated, assigned reconciliations and work papers for annual audit, 5500 and 990 federal returns and other miscellaneous reporting. Attend and participate actively in regularly scheduled and ad hoc meetings within the department and organization. In coordination with the supervisor, assist in developing a personal work plan, as well as a Growth and Empowerment Plan each year. Take the required actions to achieve the results outlined within the parameters established. Follow established guidelines for keeping supervisors informed of progress, developments and obtaining approvals. Contribute to the overall success of United Way by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned. Key Accountabilities: Maintain the bank reconciliation module in Accufund. Being primarily responsible for all bank reconciliations for primary accounts, including final verification of all cash receipts via various methods including but not limited to credit card, PayPal, miscellaneous cash, and campaign contributions, and review of the monthly list of outstanding checks per the accounts payable system. Address and process positive pay exceptions as needed. Responsible for the recording of campaign system transactions into the Accounting System's GL (general ledger). This involves data downloads from the campaign sub-ledger (currently Andar), verification and analysis of the data with any necessary research of identified issues, and a corresponding upload of the clean data into the GL. Reconcile the various clearing accounts in the GL associated with campaign applications and transfers between the sub-ledger and GL. This includes, but is not limited to Returned Checks, Stock Transfer Clearing, AP Transfer Clearing, Deposits Pending Application Clearing, and Non-Cash Clearing among others. Serve as the technical expert for the credit card and other alternative payment processes. Work as part of the team to monitor collections and pursue outstanding balances Engage as primary contact during regular audits related to assigned areas of responsibility. Reconcile and maintain the St. Louis petty cash box Prepare 1099 data after yearend for review and processing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, in accounting or related field, non-profit experience preferred Knowledge of accounting systems and financial analysis. Ability to acquire, analyze and apply professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish results, better service customers and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital. Knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment, at a level generally acquired through 1 years' related experience. Computer proficiency in Windows environment and MS Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word preferred. Demonstrate an understanding of the United Way, its philosophy, and its goals. High degree of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability & flexibility to multi-task w/ high work volume and to meet deadlines and manage projects effectively. High level of attention to detail and concern for accuracy in reporting financial activity, in composing, typing, proofing, and in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Advanced interpersonal, customer service and problem resolution skills utilizing poise, tact and diplomacy on phone and in person. Ability to focus on the continuous improvement of products, services and processes. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check United Way of Greater St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer.

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