Accounting Clerk

About the Organization The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent experiences in health & wellness, early childhood and adult education, sports and recreation, camping, and Jewish and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs. Accounting and Finance Responsibilities Accurately enter and reconcile daily cash and credit card receipts from multiple payment processing platforms. Process daily check deposits and maintain appropriate petty cash balances for front desks and program staff. Support month-end and year-end closings by preparing journal entries and ensuring financial data accuracy. Prepare and maintain monthly bank account reconciliations and reconcile various balance sheet accounts. Review invoices and check requests for proper coding and compliance with internal policies. Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected for new accounts. Manage the weekly check run process, ensuring timely payments and compliance with record retention requirements. Review monthly Accounts Payable statements and monitor accounts to ensure timely payment. Audit and review agency purchasing card transactions for correct account coding while ensuring adequate supporting documentation. Communicate with vendors to address inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong working relationships. Collaborate with the Controller to issue the annual 1099 forms. Provide support to the Controller and accounting team as needed and provide cross-functional back-up to other department tasks. Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required 113 years of Accounts Payable experience General knowledge of Accounting preferable Working knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adhere to deadlines Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate with vendors and staff across all levels of the organization Proficient in information management and documentation Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities High level of computer proficiency, including comfort with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite #J-18808-Ljbffr