Senior Commission Accounting Associate

Stifel • Saint Louis, MO

10d

About The Position

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. The Senior Accounting Associate prepares and enters data into the accounting system. This position assists with reporting and general ledger reconciliations. The Senior is responsible for coaching junior associates.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of how to operate within systems, processes, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial data, concepts, and associated terminology.
• Basic understanding of the financial markets and financial services industry.
• Strong ability to use mathematics to perform financial calculations and solve issues.
• Adaptable and flexible to changes within the accounting processes, procedures and systems with the cooperation of others.
• Able to coach others and share knowledge, policy and procedure, and best practices.
• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Required: 4-6 years' related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Researches transaction and/or payment issues and provides a timely resolution.
• Responds to requests for financial information from other areas of the business.
• Processes journal entries associated with assigned accounts.
• Creates weekly, monthly, annual, and ad-hoc financial reports for the accounting department and the business.
• Assists with general ledger reconciliations and balancing.
• Coaches junior associates, assisting with questions, reviewing work product, and advising on department policy and procedure.

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees