Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Location: Springfield, MO

Department/Program: Finance

Primary Shift:  M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Classification: Full -Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $19 - $22/hr

Travel Required (Y/N, %):  Y, 10% (local)

Why you’ll love this position:

As an Accounting Associate, you'll be at the heart of a mission-driven organization, playing a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance. This is more than just a numbers job—you’ll support work that makes a real difference in the community. You'll enjoy a variety of meaningful tasks, from reconciling donations to preparing reports that drive program success. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated finance team, gain hands-on experience with grant and donor funding, and continuously develop your accounting skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment. If you're detail-oriented, thrive on organization, and take pride in behind-the-scenes impact, this role offers both purpose and professional growth.

What you’ll do:

• Assists in multiple financial processes that ensure accurate, timely financial statement and program reports.
• Review and enter invoices with appropriate coding and approvals; maintain organized, accurate records.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, resolve billing issues, and support year-end 1099 reporting and compliance.
• Review, process, and reimburse mileage and other employee expense reports in accordance with agency policies.
• Oversee the agency monthly credit card reconciliation including receipt collection, coding, and timely review of cardholder transactions.
• Support compliance with internal credit card policies and resolve discrepancies with cardholders.
• Reconcile daily donation activity and merchant services transactions with bank deposits, ensuring completeness and accuracy. 
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules; assist in finance monthly close processes.
• Support external audits and monitoring visits by gathering documentation and preparing requested materials.
• Assist with financial tracking related to grants and donor funding by maintaining proper documentation and coding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records in compliance with agency policies and funder requirements.
• Attend fiscal and administrative workshops or training as required by funding agencies or internal leadership.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting tasks assigned by the Finance leadership team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Catholic Social Teachings

Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency.  The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Preferred:

• Non-profit accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with fund accounting or grant tracking. 

Application Time Period

Open Date:   07/06/2025

Priority Date: 07/27/2025

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914

www.ccsomo.org/careers/

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.