Accounting Clerk

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 42000 - 45000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk is an integral member of the organizations Administration & Finance team responsible for recording accounts payable issuing checks and other accounting duties to support the work of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Process invoices and prepare checks for signature weekly. Verify that all

appropriate approvals are present.

Coordinate and obtain second signature for appropriate checks.

Maintain current filing of paid accounts payable invoices.

Assist staff with researching questions related to accounts payable.

Maintain accurate vendor records - EFT information state tax exemptions W9 forms and addresses as required.

Prepare signed checks for mailing/distribution.

Resolve discrepancies between vendors employees and third parties.

Cash Management

Report on cash balances and ACH transactions

Verify transactions in development software

Cross-train and serve as backup for bank deposits

Revenue / Accounts Receivable

Confirm accuracy of revenue transactions across subsidiary systems

Entry of miscellaneous revenue and cash disbursements

Creating monthly revenue entries supported by documentation from subsidiary revenue system (Tessitura)

General Accounting Duties

Accurately enter transactions into accounting software that have been

created by members of the Finance Team.

Reconcile monthly credit card/PEX expenses.

Assist with audit schedule preparation as requested.

Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and review of data entry.

Promptly box and file previous years documents per the document retention policy.

Assist with additional accounting and finance processes and projects as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Attend organizational events as requested;

Attend staff meetings and finance department meetings as available;

Participate in special seasonal projects and other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting; or a satisfactory combination of education experience and training which demonstrates knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties.

Two or more years of strong accounts payable experience.

Experience with an accounting package.

Extraordinary attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates a team-oriented approach while also able to be self-directed

Compensation

This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Compensation: $42000-$45000 annual salary.

Robust benefits package including health insurance open PTO policy 401k match and more.

Opera Theatre has a flexible work policy which allows for some hybrid remote work and asynchronous schedule arrangements depending on position and other factors.

APPLY:

Applicants for the position are asked to submit a resume along with a cover letter that describes their interest in the position and outlines their relevant experience and qualifications.

About Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization known for innovative productions featuring outstanding young artists. The company offers a festival opera season each spring which attracts ticket buyers from zip codes throughout the metropolitan area as well as visitors from nearly 50 states and multiple countries. As of 2025 OTSL has presented 45 world premieres which may be the highest percentage of new work in the repertory of any American addition to the spring Festival Season OTSL operates year-round education and community programs serving nearly 17000 local children and adults.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has a year-round artistic and administrative staff of approximately 45 which grows to nearly 500 during the Festival Season. Several hundred volunteer members of the Opera Theatre Guild provide support for all aspects of Opera Theatres work and advocate for the company throughout the greater St. Louis community. The companys annual budget size is approximately $12 million; contributed revenue represents more than 50% of budget. At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis we value equity diversity and mutual respect. We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals women people with disabilities and others who have been historically excluded to apply. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis we value equity diversity and mutual respect. We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ individuals women people with disabilities and others who have been historically excluded to apply. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

OTSL will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race color religion or belief; national social or ethnic origin; age; sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression; physical mental or sensory disability; family or parental status; genetic information or characteristics; protected veteran status; or any other protected class under federal state or local law. OTSL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Position SummaryThe Accounting Clerk is an integral member of the organizations Administration & Finance team responsible for recording accounts payable issuing checks and other accounting duties to support the work of the department. Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities:Accounts Paya...