Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a service organization in St. Louis, Missouri on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will provide steady support across core accounting activities while helping strengthen reporting accuracy, close processes, and audit readiness. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities by supporting reconciliations across payables, receivables, cash, and general ledger accounts.
• Lead key parts of the month-end cycle, including preparing journal entries, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Build audit support materials and maintain organized schedules that improve readiness for internal and external review requests.
• Assist with invoicing workflows, credit card administration, and other recurring accounting tasks that keep financial operations running smoothly.
• Review vendor and customer records for completeness and accuracy, correcting data issues that could affect reporting or transaction processing.
• Help reduce outstanding accounting items and strengthen the quality of financial information through careful analysis and follow-up.
• Contribute to finance system project activities by supporting data validation, cleanup efforts, and migration-related accounting tasks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to refine the chart of accounts, document procedures, and support testing and readiness efforts tied to process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong exposure to senior-level responsibilities.

• Solid command of general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Experience supporting audit preparation and producing accurate schedules and supporting documentation.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and organize financial information efficiently.

• Background assisting with ERP implementations, system conversions, or finance improvement initiatives.

• Ability to manage priorities independently while maintaining strong communication with accounting and operational teams.

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• St. Louis, Missouri

• onsite

• Temporary / Contract

• 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly