Accounting Assistant

Title : Accounting Assistant

Department / Location : Accounting, St. Louis

Position Type : Full-Time, 12-month

Summary

The Accounting Assistant is a detail-oriented and highly organized member of the Accounting / Finance team, providing administrative and operational support across a variety of areas depending on current needs. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Assistant helps ensure smooth department operations and contributes to the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Accounting / Finance department, including mail distribution, scheduling meetings, equipment maintenance, office supply ordering, and making other department purchases
• File paperwork and manage finance documentation retention in storage
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation
• Help with monthly credit card audit process
• Help gather information / documentation for annual financial audit work
• Support purchasing department with workflow including organizational compliance to purchasing policy and document / file management
• Help manage procurement programs
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality throughout all duties

Core Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position : $20.00 - $21.89 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes :

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia-as an institution with a religious mission-gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.