Senior Accountant
Job in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
PEG Staffing & Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and seeing the direct impact of your work?
A successful, growing organization is looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key member of its finance team. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the business to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting processes, and provide the financial insight needed to support better decisions
.This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with curiosity, initiative, and a collaborative approach
WHAT YOU’LL- DOTake ownership of general-ledger maintenance and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with GAAP and company policie
- s.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management report
- s.Lead or support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results within established deadline
- s.Perform account and balance-sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues proactivel
- y.Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and other financial adjustment
- s.Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while providing meaningful insight into financial performanc
- e.Assist with corporate, sales, and other tax-compliance responsibilities, including calculating and filing state sales tax return
- s.Prepare documentation and serve as a resource during external audit
- s.Help maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal control
- s.Manage payroll processing and support select HR functions as neede
- d.Collaborate with accounting team members, senior leaders, and other departments to resolve financial issues and maintain accurate dat
- a.Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and increase the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting functio
- INGBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fie
- ld.
Three to five years of progressive accounting experien - ce.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general-ledger accounting, and account reconciliatio - ns.
Experience using Quick Books, SAP, or a comparable accounting or ERP syst - em.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formul - as.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to deta - il.
The organization and time-management skills needed to balance competing priorities and meet deadlin - es.
Clear written and verbal communication skil - ls.
The ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute as part of a collaborative te
- OUTPublic accounting or audit experie
- nce.
CPA designation or progress toward certificat - ion.
Familiarity with tax compliance and external audit proces - ses.
A track record of identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical process improveme
- NITY?
Join a stable, growing organization where accounting is viewed as an important business par - tner.
Gain visibility and work directly with senior leader - ship.
Take ownership of meaningful accounting responsibilities rather than focusing on one narrow func - tion.
Help shape processes and contribute ideas that improve the busi - ness.
Work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improve - ment.
Receive competitive compensation and performance-based incent - ives.
Access health, dental, and vision insur - ance.
Participate in a retirement savings plan with a company m - atch.
Enjoy paid time off and company holi - days.
Benefit from professional development and training opportuni
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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