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Accounting Specialist

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Hybrid work in St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
Are you ...
  • Detail-oriented, accurate and organized?
  • Tired of working long hours or overtime?
  • An accounting professional wanting to make a difference in your community?

If so, Better Business Bureau St. Louis may be just the place for you to thrive. We’re one 108 years old with a start-up attitude.

At the Better Business Bureau (BBB), we are committed to fostering trust in the marketplace by setting high ethical standards for businesses and consumers. As an Accounting Specialist with BBB, you will contribute to this mission by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This role is perfect for an accounting professional looking for work-life balance, a mission-driven workplace, and a 37.5 hour no-weekend schedule.

Primary duties and responsibilities


Accounts Receivable (AR):

  • Generate and send invoices to customers in a timely manner.
  • Track and follow up on outstanding payments, sending reminders as needed.
  • Process and apply payments received via various methods (checks, electronic payments, credit cards).
  • Maintain accurate customer account records and investigate discrepancies.
  • Work with customers to resolve billing issues and disputes.


Accounts Payable (AP):

  • Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and timely payment.
  • Maintain vendor records and reconcile discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Schedule and process payments via checks, ACH, wire transfers, and credit cards.
  • Monitor and manage outstanding payables to ensure timely disbursements.
  • Assist in managing expense reports and reimbursements.


Other Accounting Duties:

  • Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts regularly.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Support audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
  • Assist in generating reports for board meetings.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Learn billing procedures in Blue and assist in answering staff questions about AB billing and other financial issues.
  • Assist with other projects as needed.

A successful candidate in this position will have:
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
  • General understanding of GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
  • Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What you’ll get:
  • Association with a nationally known and respected brand
  • Awards & recognition
  • Fun staff events
  • Work/life balance: a 37.5-hour work week, Monday-Friday with no nights or weekends
  • Hybrid work environment after initial training period

Benefits include:
  • Starting annual salary range $50,000 to $55,000
  • Employer contributed health insurance options
  • Dental and vision coverage options
  • Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 holidays
  • Career development resources and assistance
  • Paid covered parking pass for the Metropolitan Square building where BBB is located, or Metrolink passes
  • Flexible spending account
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free fitness center


At BBB, we strive to create an inclusive environment that provides all team members with the opportunity to thrive. We foster a culture in which our differences are celebrated; our differences are what makes us a better business! We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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