Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Location: St. Louis

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting functions while contributing meaningful financial insight that supports organizational decision-making. The position provides exposure to senior leadership, involvement in strategic initiatives, and the ability to influence accounting processes and controls. In addition to technical depth, this role allows for mentorship of junior staff and participation in continuous improvement efforts within a collaborative accounting environment.

Job Description:

The Accountant is a senior-level accounting professional responsible for performing advanced financial analysis, reporting, and accounting functions with minimal supervision. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and overseeing the accuracy of the general ledger and financial records

• Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions

• Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards

• Performing advanced variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

• Developing detailed financial reports and presenting findings to leadership and other stakeholders

• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for internal and external audiences

• Supporting the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; reviewing cost center reports for accuracy and variance to budget

• Monitoring actual performance against budget and providing recommendations for cost control and optimization

• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, organizational policies, and external regulations

• Reviewing financial aspects of contracts and collaborating with cross-functional partners as needed

• Leading audit preparation activities and serving as a primary accounting contact during internal and external audits

• Identifying inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommending improvements

• Participating in or leading the implementation of new accounting systems or tools

• Providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting staff

• Reviewing and approving work completed by lower-level accountants for accuracy and compliance

• Supporting cross-functional projects by providing financial analysis and accounting expertise

• Contributing to long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Quick Books)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as SOX or IFRS preferred

• Experience with financial modeling, reporting automation, or data visualization tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) preferred

• Prior experience in governmental or public-sector accounting environments is a plus but not required

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