MO - Accountant

A & Associates • St. Louis, MO

36d

About The Position

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the Unites States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!
Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and Maintain the Chart of Accounts within Workday: Review and evaluate requests for new Workday financial data elements (e.g., worktags, ledger accounts, cost centers, funds, grants, programs). Coordinate the creation and configuration of approved values within Workday.
• Support Workday Financial Configuration and Governance: Assist with testing, validation, and deployment of Chart of Accounts updates and system enhancements.
• Maintain and Update Accounting Policies and Procedures: Assist in updating and developing job aids to reflect Workday processes, workflows, internal controls, and reporting structures.
• Financial Reporting and Year-End Close: Assist with preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Perform transaction analysis and prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure proper reporting for external audits.
• Perform Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations. Validate data conversions during migration, ensure supporting documentation is complete, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Provide Shared Oversight for Electronic Payroll and ACH Activities: Support regular, elected, and retirement payrolls, ensuring accurate direct deposits, deferred compensation, unemployment insurance wages, etc.
• Review Legislation for Accounting Alignment: Review proposed legislation to ensure proper alignment with Workday financial structures and correct use of worktags and ledger accounts.
• System Integration and Migration Support: Participate in Workday implementation and post-go-live optimization efforts. Assist with data mapping, testing, parallel runs, and validation of migrated financial data. Collaborate with IT and departmental stakeholders to resolve system issues and enhance functionality.
• Cross-Training and Transition Support – Capital Assets: Collaborate with the Capital Asset Accountant to develop a comprehensive understanding of fixed asset accounting processes, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, construction-in-progress, and reconciliation to the general ledger within Workday. Participate in system configuration, reporting, and process documentation related to capital assets to support knowledge transfer and prepare for a future transition into the Capital Asset Accountant role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level