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Accountant III

Above All Personnel

Accountant III

Saint Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Duties:

    • Assists in the preparation of the quarterly financial package for the Board and third parties, including financial information, performance indicators, narratives of business events and variances, etc.
    • Attends regular meetings with business units to review outstanding invoices and discusses key operations with business staff regarding their respective department reports. Consults/recommends to operations management and reports progress to Financial Management
    • Develops customized schedules to facilitate the monitoring of specific general ledger accounts for financial managers.
    • Maintains an effective internal control environment to ensure proper data collection and reporting.
    • Maintains high standards, reacts to changes in the business environment; ensures compliance with regulations.
    • Maintains compliance with all Bi-State Development policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    • Positively represents Bi-State Development externally and internally. Effectively communicates understanding and supports the organization goals; and interacts effectively with individuals and groups at all levels.
    • Assists with audit schedules at year-end, including financial info, footnotes, and supplemental/statistical schedules.
    • Prepares standard, non-routine and one-time journal entries and account reconciliations for review by management.
    • Meets with management and personnel to resolve differences, propose changes and establish procedures, as needed.
    • Monthly reviews of assigned cost center reports for accuracy, variance to budget for current and year-to-date balances.
    • Ensures compliance with financial aspects of contracts with third parties. Reviews and makes recommendations to contracts, as needed, with possible interaction with third parties and legal personnel.
    • Participates in the hiring process and the training/cross-training and evaluation of staff as directed by management.
    • Attends month end close meetings.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    • Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and interpretations.

    • Considerable knowledge of Agency financial management policies and procedures.

    • Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Oracle EBS.

    • Interact effectively with BSD management officials, representatives of Federal and State governments, and external auditors, as well as non-financial users

    • Ability to formulate data gathering and prepare clear, concise reports.

    • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.

    • Experience in multiple project management

    • Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.

    • Ability to work independently under pressure.

    • Ability to classify, analyze, and assimilate data into a concise, useful format.

    • Ability to recognize and solve problems effectively.

    • Able to evaluate, hire and oversee accounting contractors.Ability to regularly and predictably attend work and the ability to work on-site in a cubicle environment.

    · Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, CPA, CFE or CMA Preferred in Accounting, Business Admin., Finance or related field. Information technology course preferred.

    Company Description

    Above All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

    Company Description

    Above All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.