Staff Accountant (8384)

Direct Hire
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Staff Accountant

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant supports core accounting and financial reporting activities for a multi-location distribution organization, including general ledger maintenance, billing support, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who works well cross-functionally and can manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries (accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, allocations, etc.)
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research variances
  • Support financial statements, operational reporting, and variance analysis
  • Assist with billing accuracy, revenue cutoff, and related account research
  • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests
  • Support ERP processes, system enhancements, and process improvements
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred
  • 1–3 years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
  • ERP experience preferred (JD Edwards a plus)
  • Business intelligence or reporting tool experience a plus (Power BI preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage priorities and meet close deadlines
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, proactive self-starter with strong follow-through

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