Accounting & Accounts Payable Specialist

Every Child’s Hope is a children’s and family service organization with locations throughout the 
state of Missouri. ECH has a variety of campus and community-based programs serving youth of 
all ages and their families. ECH has a long history of service within its communities, maintains 
stable operations and continues to grow. At this time, ECH is seeking an Accounting and 
Accounts Payable Specialist based within the St. Louis region.
Summary:
The Accounting and Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director of Accounting. This is a 
full-time position that requires an onsite presence, detail-oriented mindset, and a fundamental 
understanding of accounting practices and standards. This position works out of an office located 
at 11814 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146. Minimal travel to local banks and other St. Louis 
area Every Child’s Hope locations. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Perform a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions in accordance with 
standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a 
related financial area.
2) Review invoices, bills, receipts, or other documents for corrections before entering 
information into the accounting system.
3) Reconcile various vendor statements and ensure all appropriate supporting
documentation is received.
4) Enter invoices into accounting system ensuring date, vendor, amount, cost center and 
supporting documentation is correct.
5) Prepare journal entries for ledger adjustments. 
6) Ensure expenses are recorded correctly and in compliance with grant and contract 
agreements.
7) Ensure appropriate approvals for expenses are received and documented in the expense 
system prior to payment.
8) Process payments via check, ACH, or online on a weekly basis to meet all vendor 
payment terms. 
9) Electronically file and maintain vendor files and cash disbursement support.
10) Contact other departments and outside agencies to resolve discrepancies and/or obtain 
expense approvals.
11)Record and maintain capital expenditures records. 
12)Assist in completion and distribution of monthly financial statements.
13) Assist in the annual financial audit and any funder audits that arise during the year. This 
can include:
a. Gathering supporting documentation for testing.
b. Preparing confirmation letters
c. Answering questions on invoices, cash disbursements, reconciliations, and other 
documents.
d. Notifying management of adjustments and/or compliance exceptions
14) Establish and maintain positive cooperative working relationships with others.
15) Responsible for being trauma aware, sensitive and responsive to youth, families and 
colleagues through the completion of new hire and annual trauma informed 
education/training.
16) Other duties or projects as assigned.
Access to Confidential Information This person will see confidential information 
therefore, this person must be discrete

Qualifications:

Demonstrates understanding of GAAP and has knowledge in accounting internal controls

Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience. Experience with Blackbaud Financial NXT and SAP Concur a plus. Not for profit experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat DC. Must have strong computer skills and be able to use technology efficiently and effectively. Must have strong organizational skills. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must be a team player.