Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Assistant

Overview

Salary Range: $59,110 to $98,580 per year.

Position Classification: 12-month/260-day position

Reports To:

Accounting Supervisor and the Director of Finance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, independently performs confidential and highly complex accounting work related to accounts payable and payroll functions of the District.

Note:

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Assist in administering and processing all payrolls for the District, including classified and certified employees, substitutes, supplemental pay, and summer programs.
• Assists in preparing and transmitting Public School and Educational Employee Retirement System reports beginning-of-year information, monthly payroll information, and year-end balancing.
• Assists in preparing and transmitting the federal and state 941 tax returns, St. Louis City earnings tax, and state unemployment wage reporting.
• Assists in balancing and preparing employees' federal, state, and local W-2 tax forms.
• Exercises good judgment in the application and interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the District's accounts payable records, track incoming invoices and open purchase orders.
• Verifies receipt of goods by matching invoices and receiving documents with approved purchase orders.
• Processes invoices, enters them into the system, and generates vendor payments as necessary.
• Assist in the reconciliation of daily deposits.
• Interact effectively with District staff and vendors on financial inquiries and general concerns.
• Researches and resolves problems.
• Maintains confidentiality when working with private material concerning the District or individuals.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Remains competent and current by attending training and/or courses.
• Contributes to the department's overall success by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired

Experience:

A minimum of three years of experience in a payroll and/or accounting position.

Required

Education:

Post-high school training and/or experience in spreadsheets and finance-related work. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Skills: Understanding of instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; the ability to handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations; the use of math; and reading, writing and conversing at a level commonly associated with an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.