Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | St. Louis, MO | Manufacturing Industry

Founded several decades ago and based in St. Louis, we are a manufacturing company with a strong operational footprint and a finance team that works closely alongside production, supply chain, and leadership to keep the business running accurately and efficiently. We take pride in an environment where accountants aren’t just closing books—they're partners to the business, turning numbers into decisions. We're growing and are looking for people who want to grow with us.

• Comprehensive healthcare options available beginning the first day of the month following employment, including multiple medical plan choices, dental coverage, vision care, and supplemental protection plans.
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored financial protection benefits, including income replacement and life insurance programs.
• Access to confidential wellness and support resources for employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off package designed to promote work-life balance.
• Educational assistance available for approved professional development and continuing education.
• Paid company shutdown during the holiday period between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Additional voluntary coverage options available to help employees customize their benefits package based on individual needs.

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, variances, and production-related expenses.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and inventory.
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor inventory accounting and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and communicate findings to leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and operations teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid knowledge of inventory accounting and cost accounting concepts.
• Proven ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and surface discrepancies.
• CPA designation or active CPA track preferred.
• Prior experience supporting audits and internal control processes is a plus.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives is a bonus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.