Senior Accountant

EBS Recruiters•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization. This position leads key components of the month-end close process, financial reporting, payroll accounting, and system integrations while supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in managing complex accounting environments, including multi-entity or multi-site operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of progressive general accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, data analysis functions)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

CPA or PMP certification
Experience with multi-site or multi-entity payroll environments
Healthcare industry experience
Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAGE Intacct and BILL
Accountability and ownership of financial processes
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication
Leadership and mentorship capabilities
Strong project management and time management skills
Proactive problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
Prepare and review non-routine and complex journal entries related to acquisitions, revenue cycle activity, and other strategic initiatives.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with established deadlines.
Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual), providing actionable insights and commentary to senior leadership.
Facilitate quarterly balance sheet reviews to ensure financial integrity and identify risk areas.
Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
Manage payroll accounting functions, including preparation and reconciliation of payroll-related journal entries and accruals (401(k) profit sharing, bonuses, PTO, and related liabilities).
Serve as the primary liaison for payroll vendor (Insperity) matters, including issue resolution and system coordination.
Partner with HR to onboard newly affiliated practices, ensuring payroll and benefits systems align with contractual obligations and tax regulations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.
Lead automation initiatives, including treasury enhancements to support daily cash reconciliation.
Leverage data warehouse capabilities to automate workflows, support financial assumptions, reconcile accounts receivable, and explain financial results.
Support integration efforts for newly affiliated practices, ensuring seamless onboarding into shared accounting systems and processes.
Assist with system transitions and ERP enhancements to improve scalability and financial visibility.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls in preparation for internal and external audits.
Serve as the primary point of contact for annual financial statement, benefit plan, and worker’s compensation audits.
Ensure accounting policies and procedures remain current with regulatory and GAAP standards.