Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports the finance function by accurately recording, reconciling, and analyzing financial transactions, with a focus on accounts receivable, general ledger management, and financial reporting. The role works with commercial and operations teams to provide financial information, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and maintain internal controls. This is a contract position based in Saint Charles, Missouri. It is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, in a professional office environment. The position uses accounting and general ledger systems and Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze financial data, and involves month-end and quarter-end activities and collaboration with commercial and operations teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
- Accounting experience in a related field; the posting states “12 years” in its Essential Skills section.
- Hands-on experience with accounting and general ledger processes.
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable and cash application activities.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Strong communication skills to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks across monthly and quarterly closing cycles.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to partner with other departments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with general ledger systems and account maintenance.
- Comfort with financial reporting and producing recommendations based on data analysis.
- Ability to document processes and assist with financial documentation cleanup.
Responsibilities
- Match, code, and post customer payments to the Accounts Receivable ledger accurately.
- Process credit card payments and apply them to customer accounts accurately and on time.
- Prepare and process monthly and quarterly general journal entries in the general ledger system.
- Prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Manage the general ledger system, including account maintenance, month-end and quarter-end procedures, and account reconciliations.
- Analyze financial data and communicate it through clear reports and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Assist with item maintenance requests to ensure accurate financial and operational data.
- Partner with commercial and operations personnel by supporting expense reporting and providing financial insights.
- Maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets in accordance with Financial Policy and US GAAP.
- Assist with reviewing process documentation and improving the clarity and efficiency of financial documentation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, if eligible.
- Dental insurance, if eligible.
- Vision insurance, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
