Entry-Level Accounting Analyst

1 week ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States Lodestar Consulting Full time

Lodestar Consulting is seeking Full-time, Direct Hire, Entry-Level Accounting Analyst (3 Days Onsite), who are dynamic thinkers, great communicators, and individuals who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting We are a fast-growing small business, named to Inc. 5000's list of fastest growing private companies in America for two years in a row and voted, as one of the Best Places to Work in 2022 and 2023.

Our client delivery philosophy combines experienced consultants who have had repeated success in delivering emerging technologies within the Federal Sector with highly knowledgeable client domain experts. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client's needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there is a place for you at Lodestar Consulting

This role will support various areas across the project team to support client and team objectives. This shall involve, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with collecting and analyzing financial data in order to perform some or all the following accounting processes: reconciliation and variance reporting for assigned areas, reconcile assigned accounts, and analyze financial data.
  • Identify and resolve data issues. Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
  • Provide timely and accurate assistance to clients within supported business area. Assistance includes, but is not limited to explanation of account codes or financial reports, providing project status reports, and guidance about accounting policies.
  • Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules, and other information on operating results for management and outside parties.
  • Actively participate in or support special projects as assigned. Projects may include, but are not limited to testing system upgrades or enhancements, rate case support, and developing ad hoc reports and process improvement initiatives.
    Contribute to documentation initiatives and group knowledge/ best practices
Requirements:
  • 1+ years of financial and accounting experience gained through employment or accounting internship(s)
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in data analytics, data visualization, and web development
  • Proficiency in data interpretation and manipulation of large datasets
  • Strong aptitude for correlating data and finding critical data trends
  • Intermediate SQL programming skills - tables, complex stored procedures, functions, and views
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills; ability to translate end user needs into an IT solution
  • Excellent organizational skills since attention to detail is critical for successful outcomes
Preferred:
  • Ability and desire to obtain CPA, CISA, CDFM, or CGFM
  • Ability to learn and apply GAAP
Education:
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting
Security Clearance:
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Individuals will have the opportunity to enhance skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service, and people development. Project characteristics can change frequently and require self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals.

There are some remote positions. Salary commensurate with experience. Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we would love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or 3rd Party Agencies

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new Lodestar Consulting team members will be required to comply with any Federal, State, or local guidance related to COVID-19. This may include being fully vaccinated, unless legally entitled to a Reasonable Accommodation because of a disability (which includes medical conditions) or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. COVID-19 testing prior to visiting an office space may also be required and/or offered as an alternative to proof of vaccination or reasonable accommodation, depending on the current guidance in effect.

Client site vaccination requirements, if different or stricter, will take precedence over Lodestar Consulting's policies, complying with the mandates currently in effect. Vaccination status must be submitted prior to the first day of employment.

Prospective or new team members may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement during the Onboarding process. Exemptions must be approved prior to start date. Additional questions may be directed to our HR Coordinator or Company President ).

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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