Accounting Assistant Congregation of the Mission Western Province St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Interpersonal skills Spreadsheets Zoom Word embeddings Filing Executive administrative support Video conferencing software Collaborative technology platforms Organizational skills Microsoft Teams Productivity software Video conferences (communication methods) Bookkeeping Video conferencing systems operation Full Job Description

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Reports To :

Controller and Provincial Treasurer Organization The Congregation of the Mission Western Province is a community of Catholic priests and brothers who collectively evangelize the poor through word, sacrament and service. We educate and form the clergy and the laity in the spirit and after the manner of our founder, St. Vincent de Paul. We collaborate with the Vincentian family, and we promote systemic change for justice. For more information, visit us at www.vincentian.org.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant to help leadership run a smooth and efficient accounting department. Provides direct administrative support and performs certain accounting processes.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide administrative support to key finance officers Assist with presentations and management reporting Coordination of committee meetings Point of contact for banking and investment relationships Assist in annual budget process and audit process Deposit and cash receipt processing Accounts Payable and payment processing Vendor maintenance in Blackbaud FE accounting system Annual business registrationsAssists in entering journal entries Manage and maintain electronic and physical files Coordination of and assistance with wills and estates Coordination of leases Point of contact for new and existing credit card holders and cell phone plans Ensure security and confidentiality of dataOther duties as assigned Position Qualifications Prior experience in a similar role assisting in a Finance or Accounting Department Basic knowledge of accounting Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products, particularly Excel, Word, and Teams, and Zoom Experience with Blackbaud/Financial Edge preferred but not required Excellent communication and organizational capabilities Strong problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals

Requirements :

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role Experience assisting in a Finance or Accounting department a plus Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Zoom and other standard office environment tools Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions :

General office environment. Four-day work week. Congregation of the Mission Western Province is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

accounting/bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person