Accountant II

Accountant III

Location: St. Louis, MO 63102

Hours: M - F | 8am - 4pm or 9am – 5pm

Duration: 6+ Months (Temp to Hire)

Start: ASAP

Salary: $91,300 - $140,000

Job Description:

• Maintains and oversees the accuracy of the general ledger and financial records; develops customized schedules to facilitate the monitoring of specific general ledger accounts for financial managers.
• Prepares and reviews complex journal entries, including those related to accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory standards.
• Performs advanced variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Generates and presents detailed financial reports to leadership; assists in the preparation of the quarterly financial package for the Board and third parties, including financial information, performance indicators, narratives of business events and variances, etc.
• Assists in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; performs monthly reviews of assigned cost center reports for accuracy and variance to budget for current and year‑to‑date balances.
• Monitors actual performance against budgets, providing recommendations for cost control and optimization.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations.
• Ensures compliance with financial aspects of contracts with third parties; reviews and makes recommendations to contracts in collaboration with third parties and legal personnel.
• Leads the preparation of audit schedules and liaises with auditors during internal and external audits; assists with providing financial information, footnotes, and supplemental/statistical schedules.
• Identifies inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommends solutions for improvement.
• Leads or participates in the implementation of new accounting software or tools.
• Provides trainings, guidance, and mentorship to junior accountants and other team members.
• Reviews and approves work completed by lower‑level accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supports cross‑functional teams with financial expertise on special projects; reviews outstanding invoices and discusses key operations with business staff regarding their respective department reports.
• Contributes to the development of strategic financial plans and initiatives.

Skills:

• In‑Depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (ex. SAP, Oracle, and Quick Books) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (ex. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with regulatory compliance such as Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), preferred.
• Expertise in financial modeling and data visualization tools (ex. Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in public accounting, transportation or government. Our preference is for a graduate degree in Accounting, business administration, or Finance; CPA, CFE, or CMA certification; and experience in public accounting. This position may become permanent based on performance.

Certificates:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

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