Senior Staff Accountant

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Senior Staff Accountant (Growth Opportunity)

Location: St. Louis County, MO
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000+ Depending on Experience

About the Opportunity

Seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting and finance team. Originally envisioned as a traditional Staff Accountant position, the role has evolved as the organization continues to grow and expand its financial operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, experience with month-end close and financial reporting, and the ability to take ownership of increasingly complex accounting and finance responsibilities. This position offers significant exposure to leadership and the opportunity to contribute beyond traditional accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations and account analysis
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial information and research variances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts
• Assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests
• Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts
• Support fixed asset, accrual, and prepaid accounting activities
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Assist with special projects and additional finance responsibilities as the department continues to evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong Excel skills
• ERP/accounting software experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Preferred

• Public accounting experience
• Audit exposure
• Financial analysis experience
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• CPA or CPA-track candidates encouraged to apply

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to grow beyond a traditional Accountant I position
• Exposure to experienced accounting and finance leadership
• Expanding responsibilities and professional development
• Stable, established organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Long-term career growth potential

If you're looking for an opportunity where your accounting skills can continue to develop and where you can take on increasing responsibility as the business grows, we'd like to hear from you.

Company Description Join a team that values hard work, professional growth, and employee success. Our clients are established organizations that invest in their people, provide opportunities for advancement, and foster collaborative work environments. Company Description Join a team that values hard work, professional growth, and employee success. Our clients are established organizations that invest in their people, provide opportunities for advancement, and foster collaborative work environments.