Senior Accountant - CPA (8612)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- Greater St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Senior Accountant (CPA Required)
Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and business growth initiatives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. This role is ideal for a CPA coming from public accounting who is looking to leverage their technical accounting expertise in a fast-paced operational setting with exposure to financial reporting, acquisition accounting, process improvement, and cross-functional business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Own key aspects of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
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Prepare and support monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
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Assist with financial consolidations across multiple entities.
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Support acquisition accounting and integration activities for newly acquired entities.
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Partner with external auditors and advisors on audit and tax-related matters.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
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Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
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Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and special projects.
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Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and business performance.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
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CPA required.
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3-5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting.
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Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
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Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
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Exposure to multi-entity accounting, consolidations, or acquisition accounting preferred.
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ERP experience required; NetSuite experience is a plus.
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Advanced Excel skills, including financial analysis and working with large data sets.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.