Staff Accountant

Location: Maryland Heights

** Jefferson Wells - a Sikich Company*
* ** Contract | Approx. 3 months | $45+/hour W2 (negotiable based on experience)
* Contract to Hire may be possible for the right candidate.*
* ** Hybrid - Greater St. Louis, MO*
* Jefferson Wells, a Sikich Company is partnering with a client organization to identify an experienced  
** Interim Staff Accountant
** to provide hands-on support to their finance team during a critical period. This role will be responsible for contributing to core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting month-end and audit processes.

** What You'll Do*
* + Prepare and post general ledger journal entries along with supporting schedules

+ Perform monthly account reconciliations and assist with quarterly reporting and year-end audit activities

+ Maintain organized electronic records for transactions, including checks, deposits, and journal entry documentation

+ Monitor and account for fixed assets, including depreciation calculations

+ Manage investment account activity and compile monthly reporting packages

+ Review and reconcile accounts receivable, including analysis of billing activity and collections

+ Process and balance daily cash activity, including deposits, EFT transactions, and system uploads

+ Coordinate distribution of incoming mail to appropriate internal teams

** What You Bring*
* + Bachelor's degree in Accounting

+ Approximately 3-5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a healthcare or hospital setting

+ Familiarity with accounting systems and automated payroll platforms

+ Exposure to not-for-profit accounting environments is a plus

** Technical & Professional Skills*
* + Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting

+ Experience working with general ledger processes, including journal entries and reconciliations

+ Ability to contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis

+ Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions) and common ERP/accounting systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Quick Books)

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

+ Effective communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

+ Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

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