Accountant

3 days ago

Saint Louis, United States Accounting Career Consultants Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This Accountant role offers a dynamic opportunity to engage with high-level financial processes while supporting critical organizational objectives. You will work on diverse tasks, such as preparing financial packages for stakeholders, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with management to ensure operational and financial accuracy. This position is ideal for an experienced professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role with room for professional growth and impactful contributions.

Job Description:

The Accountant will play a vital role in preparing, analyzing, and reporting financial data to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial operations. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, effective communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare quarterly financial packages, including financial data, performance indicators, variance analyses, and narratives for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to review outstanding invoices, discuss operational concerns, and report progress to financial management.
• Develop customized schedules to monitor general ledger accounts for financial managers.
• Maintain effective internal controls to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational policies.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, including footnotes and supplemental/statistical schedules.
• Prepare standard, non-routine, and one-time journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review cost center reports monthly for accuracy and budget variance analyses.
• Oversee financial compliance of contracts with third parties and provide recommendations as needed.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating staff as directed by management.
• Support month-end close meetings and resolve differences through collaboration with management and personnel.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree, CPA, CFE, or CMA designation (preferred).

Experience:
• Six (6) years of relevant accounting experience (preferred).
• ERP system experience and external audit experience (preferred).
• Experience in public transportation or governmental accounting (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Oracle EBS.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and analyze complex data effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with internal teams, external stakeholders, and auditors.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and work independently under pressure.

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Company DescriptionSince 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)Company DescriptionSince 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts\r
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.\r
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.\r
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Awards & Recognition:\r
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63\r
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies\r
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms\r
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

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