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Accounting Coordinator

Young World Physical Education, University City, MO, United States


Accounting Coordinator
University City School District Business & Finance - University City, Missouri

Job Details
Job ID:

5666717
Application Deadline:

Apr 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:

Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

This job posting is closed.

Job Description
Position Summary:

This position which serves The School District of University City reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The Accounting Coordinator is responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting reports, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. The role also serves to ensure the Finance Department and the school district’s compliance with federal, state, and district policies and requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare financial reports of SDUC revenues and expenditures

Receive, monitor, and record revenue from local, state, and federal sources

Assist with compliance of fiscal grant guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Generate cash flow projections

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Approve all requisitions and invoices to be paid

Create all accounts within the financial system

Coordinate with principals and department leaders on budgetary matters

Monitor and approve payroll reports

Assist CFO in the preparation of the budget

Prepare journal entries, as needed

Assist with the day-to-day administration of employee and retiree health benefits

Prepare the Annual Secretary to the Board report

Facilitate the Medicaid reimbursement process

Prepare reports for the internal and external auditors.

NOTE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are required for the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college/university. CPA preferred.

Three or more years of equivalent or relevant experience.

Extensive knowledge of business administration and accounting procedures.

Ability to apply principles of analytical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Knowledge of basic office equipment, accounting software, Excel required.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the ability to work proactively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects

Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet

Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups

Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time

Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area

This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards

EEO Statement
The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
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