Staff Accountant (Temporary Contract)

Bunzl Distribution NA•Creve Coeur, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will assist in month-end processes, prepare journal entries, and perform general bookkeeping. This position will prepare data for the internal and external auditors and will work on special projects as requested. This is a full-time temporary contract of up to 6 months. This role is hybrid two days a week in office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business with an emphasis in accounting required
Minimum of 1-3 years in accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of Excel and Word
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Possess ability to work independently and as a team player
Must be accurate and detailed oriented
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Must be high energy and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with Hyperion Reporting Software
Concur Administrative experience strongly preferred
Treasury experience preferred
Saturdays and holidays may be required during month-end

Responsibilities

Assist in the month-end, half-year, and year-end financial submissions
Prepare and posting of journal entries
Perform and assist with account and bank reconciliations
Assist with Budget preparation and Analysis
Prepare and gather data for external and internal auditors
Set up new vendor files and W-9 tracking
Manage customer contract files, calculate commission and rebates payments
Data Analysis and Reporting to support sales and margin objectives
Backup for setting up new customer files
Audit inventory transactions and daily low margin reporting
Implement price changes in ERP system
Assist with other corporate accounting duties and special projects as directed by Management