Senior Accountant - Hybrid

IMPACT Group•Chesterfield, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for performing complex accounting activities, supporting accurate financial reporting, contributing to internal control processes, and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making. This role supports the monthly close process, prepares assigned financial statements and reporting schedules, performs financial analysis, assists with treasury activities, and supports audits, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Vice President, Finance & Accounting while providing day-to-day guidance and support to other accounting team members. This position balances technical accounting expertise with cross-functional collaboration and day-to-day support of accounting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting or coordinating month-end close activities.
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and general ledger maintenance.
Experience supporting audits and tax compliance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Acumatica experience preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Experience utilizing financial technologies, automation tools, reporting platforms, and AI-enabled workplace applications to improve efficiency.

Nice To Haves

You enjoy solving complex accounting challenges while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
You think beyond transactions and understand how accounting supports business operations and decision-making.
You proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
You embrace new technologies and responsibly leverage automation and AI to enhance financial operations.
You communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
You thrive in collaborative environments where continuous improvement is encouraged.
You take ownership of your work and consistently produce high-quality, accurate results.

Responsibilities

Coordinate key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes under the direction of Finance leadership.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain assigned general ledger accounts and support the accuracy and integrity of financial records through timely reconciliations, journal entries, and review of supporting schedules.
Prepare assigned financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules accurately and on time.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules for assigned areas.
Apply GAAP and company accounting policies in assigned areas and escalate questions or exceptions as appropriate.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and moderately complex financial issues, escalating significant matters as appropriate.
Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and operational insights.
Prepare recurring financial reports and analysis for review by Finance leadership and executive stakeholders.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and related financial planning.
Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis.
Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process or reporting improvements, and provide recommendations to Finance leadership.
Assist with daily cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, and cash reporting.
Reconcile bank accounts and support cash management activities.
Coordinate routine banking transactions and support communication with banking partners as needed.
Support cash flow reporting and assist with related financial analysis.
Maintain the fixed asset accounting system, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
Reconcile fixed asset balances and supporting schedules.
Monitor capital expenditures for proper accounting treatment.
Assist with implementation and documentation of accounting procedures.
Support preparation for annual financial statement reviews and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Assist with requests to support various tax needs.
Support compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies within assigned areas.
Maintain accounting procedures, process documentation, and internal control narratives.
Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and compliance.
Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Client Services, and other departments to provide financial support.
Assist with special financial analyses for Finance Leadership review and executive stakeholders.
Support finance-related initiatives and organizational projects as assigned.
Participate in finance process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
Evaluate opportunities to automate recurring accounting processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.