Staff Accountant Position

Schmersahl Treloar is a top 20 accounting firm in St. Louis, Missouri with over 25 years of experience providing accounting, audit, and tax services.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and welcomed.

• Responsible for the completion of compilation, review and audit engagements
• Assist with the planning of attest engagements
• Test and determine the effectiveness of internal controls
• Correspond with clients to obtain necessary information
• Supervise and assist staff accountants on engagements
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Assist in the training and development of staff accountants
• Prepare corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax forms, as needed
• Perform special projects, as needed

• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and GAAS
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while functioning well independently
• Organized and detail oriented
• Client service oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities with strong communication and customer service skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree
• CPA certification preferred
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• Ability to work additional and non‑traditional work hours

• Employer‑provided health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program
• Generous paid time off
• Social and firm development opportunities

• Perform diversified audit, review and compilation procedures under direction of senior staff
• Prepare corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax forms
• Assist senior staff with planning of engagements
• Interact with clients and firm personnel in a courteous and professional manner
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Assist with special projects, as needed

• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB and GAAS
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while functioning well independently
• Organized and detail oriented
• Client service oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities with strong communication and customer service skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 150 credits
• CPA license or demonstrated ambition to obtain CPA certification

• Employer‑provided health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program
• Generous paid time off
• Social and firm development opportunities

• Prepare corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax projects
• Assist with tax planning projects as needed
• Analyze tax notices and prepare responses, as needed
• Develop skills to work effectively as part of a team, while functioning well independently
• Familiarize with relevant internal revenue code sections and regulations
• Learn tax and accounting research techniques

• Working on a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Basic understanding of tax services
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities with strong communication and customer service skills

Interns have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through preparation of business, individual, and trust income tax returns.