Corporate Staff Accountant

Emery Sapp & Sons•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a critical role within the corporate accounting function of a growing, employee-owned (ESOP) construction company. The Corporate Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager. They will have responsibilities including accounts payable and payroll administration and other billing, payment and reconciliation processes across multiple entities. Because this position regularly handles employee compensation, benefits, banking, and personnel information, exceptional discretion and confidentiality are essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to safeguard sensitive information in every setting and interaction. As a member of a 100% employee-owned company, this person should embrace an ownership mindset, take pride in dependable execution, support fellow employee-owners, and contribute positively to a collaborative, high-trust culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
At least two years of accounting, payroll, or related financial experience preferred.
Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or payroll systems.
Exceptional discretion and integrity when handling confidential payroll, compensation, benefit, ownership, banking, and personnel information.
Ability to meet recurring payroll schedules and other tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to work independently, research issues, exercise sound judgment, and follow problems through resolution.
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, auditors, vendors, benefit providers, and other external partners.
Willingness to learn, adapt, improve processes, and support shared team priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, insurance administration, or benefit plan accounting is a plus.
Construction industry, corporate accounting, or ESOP experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up any new vendors and get proper documentation (W9, ACH info, etc.)
Enter, Route, and post invoices through accounts payable module.
Reconcile Vendor Statements
Manage and pay vendors weekly
Prepare all 1099s at year end
Process payroll accurately and on time for employee groups.
Protect confidential payroll, compensation, benefits, and personnel information through sound judgment, discretion, and strict adherence to established controls.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
Prepare payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Benefits, and third-party providers regarding employee changes, benefit changes, taxes, and other payroll-related matters.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities.
Prepare bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and entities.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Research and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies.
Maintain detailed fixed asset records and supporting schedules.
Record asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation activity.
Support tax and financial reporting related to fixed assets.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
Assist in responding to audit requests and information inquiries.
Help keep financial records accurate, organized, and audit-ready throughout the year.
Track and reconcile self-insured medical and dental plan activity.
Support insurance renewals, policy administration, and insurance audits.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, documentation, and internal controls.
Participate in system improvements, acquisitions, integrations, and special projects.
Support additional corporate accounting, treasury, and finance initiatives as assigned.