Senior Accountant

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation
, stability
, and people
? Join our dedicated team as a Senior Accountant in Bridgeton, MO
!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned
, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Senior Accountant
, you will be responsible for performing the day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.

• Review or prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules
• Review or prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities
• Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting package
• Routine communication with Supervisors relating to financial close, issues and deliverables
• Track, analyze, monitor and report financial information and trend by product line, business unit and customer
• Prepare other reporting packages: (Audit Engagement Schedules; Tax; EU/Canadian filings/audits, where applicable)
• Prepare foreign currency transactions analysis and its impact on financial results
• Review and research accounting and operational transaction work-flows for functionality, efficiency and effectiveness
• Identifying risks and opportunities for the Company based on financial analysis
• Understand key business drivers and provide management with timely, accurate and relevant information for decision-making
• Responsible for performing special projects on an ad hoc basis
• Cross-train in other functions to improve overall departmental performance
• Supervise, coach and develop a staff accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA, CGMA or other advanced accounting qualifications (preferred)
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Customer service first attitude
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedure and internal controls
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance

• Pay for Performance

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’