Bookkeeper

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Performs clerical and bookkeeping functions to maintain records of financial transactions by established accounts, process accounts payable vendor payments. Maintains documents, files in an efficient manner for future needs. Performs petty cash transactions, student pay processing and related payments with reconciliation requirements, assist with staff payroll. Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality of sensitive information.

What you'll do

• Post accounts payable vouchers to registers and subsidiary ledgers.
• Verify completeness of invoice packages.
• Generate checks to vendors.
• Reconcile Payroll (not accounts payable) bank account.
• Coordinate and oversee student pay, clothing and living allowances.
• Perform combination of routine calculations, postings and verifying of accounting data.
• Maintain the Center petty cash and meal ticket fund.
• Maintain accounting records and reports, to include accounts payable and receivable, inventory control, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• Perform petty cash transactions, collect monies for reimbursements and staff meals.
• Assists with processing staff payroll as support during staff absences. Cross train in other areas outside of Finance department based on capabilities.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties including typing assignments, filing, data entry and retrieval, and recurrent report preparation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent requirement. Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Two years bookkeeping/accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel applications required.