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Accounting Associate

S.M. Arnold, Inc.
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ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

 

 

Full-Time

Monday-Friday Day Shift

South St. Louis City, Missouri

Pay Range: $23 to $25 per hour ($47,840 - $52,000 a year)

 

This is a great opportunity to join a family-owned company with 98 years of proven success.  S.M. Arnold, Inc. has an opening for an Accounting Associate, with opportunity to grow in this position. 

 

The Accounting Associate supports the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, with responsibilities including accounts payable, payroll administration, accounting support and month-end and year-end closing support. This role also helps maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, assist with reporting and audits, and ensure transactions are properly recorded.

 

Accounts Payable

  • Process vendor invoices, confirming proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting records.
  • Maintain vendor files, including vendor set up and changes, W-9 documentation, payment terms, and accounts payable records.
  • Manage the accounts payable email inbox and respond professionally to vendor inquiries.
  • Prepare and process checks, wire and ACH payment runs.
  • Review vendor statements, research discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.
  • Assist with month-end accounts payable reconciliations, accruals, and audit support.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and support internal controls, including filing
  • Work with Company management regarding daily and projected banking requirements
  • Work with third party accounting firm

Payroll

  • Accurate and timely payroll processing for employees.
  • Work with third party payroll service company in completing payroll
  • Process employee status changes, wage adjustments, deductions, and other approved payroll updates.
  • Audit payroll data, reconcile payroll reports, and research discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
  • Ensure timely organization and filing
  • Maintain payroll records and complete supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources, operations, and management regarding payroll questions and corrections, including benefits management support
  • Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
  • Protect the confidentiality of employee, payroll, and financial information.

Accounting Support

  • Assist Company management and third-party CPA firm in financial administration, budgeting, reporting and auditing
  • Assist with cash management
  • Assist with proper documentation of funds received within the financial system
  • Maintain reliable accounting files and records
  • Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed

 

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Two to three years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or a related function.
  • Working knowledge of accounts payable procedures and payroll processing practices.
  • Experience with QuickBooks or a similar accounting system preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent organization, documentation, time-management, and follow-through skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring weekly and monthly deadlines.
  • Highly dependable, including excellent attendance
  • High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
  • Professional communication and teamwork essential.

 

Working Conditions

  • This position is an on-site position with no remote work offered
  • Sitting at a desk, use of computer, use of software, use of office equipment including filing systems, work on spreadsheets and analyze data for extended periods of time
  • Standing, bending and walking and lift/carry up to approximately 15 pounds a distance up to 25 feet
  • Operate a computer, printer, copier and office equipment and software

 

Benefits (Full-Time)

 

  • Extra 50 cents/per hour attendance bonus
  • Flexible start of workday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. 
  • End of the year bonus
  • Medical Insurance (Free for employee)
  • Life Insurance (Free for employee)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Profit Sharing Plan (employer contribution)
  • Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
  • Other Bonuses

 

About S. M. Arnold, Inc.

S. M. Arnold, Inc., is a manufacturer and distributer of quality cleaning and detailing products—for over 97 years. Over the years, there have been constant innovations and additions to production with the same goal of providing the quality products to meet our customers’ needs.  Our team works to meet those challenges and surpass the needs of our customers.

 

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screenings for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check, credit/financial background check, prior employment verification, education verification and a drug screen.  All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screenings.

 

EOE Statement

S. M. Arnold, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, generic information, disability or protected veteran status.