Staff Accountant

Roeslein & Associates•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Roeslein & Associates is a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and construction services, specializing in modular, pre-fabricated solutions for the energy, beverage, and industrial sectors. With a focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability, Roeslein delivers turnkey project execution from concept to commissioning. Our team is driven by a commitment to quality and client success, operating across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. At Roeslein, you’re not just taking a job – you’re becoming an employee owner. As part of an employee-owned ESOP organization, you share the success you help create while building a long-term career with a company that invests in its people. We live by a simple but powerful ethos: Remain Humble. Stay Hungry. Be Happy. That means: Working hard and continuously improving, Treating people with respect and integrity, Prioritizing safety and quality in everything we do, Enjoying the work we do – together. The Staff Accountant supports both project and corporate accounting operations and plays a key role in maintaining accurate and timely financial records. This person will provide direction for various aspects of accounting operations including cash entries, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. They will be responsible for maintaining prepaids and accruals, posting journal entries, assisting with month end close and reviewing financial statements. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with Accounting Managers, Directors, VP, the broader accounting team, and Project Managers to ensure consistency and compliance and will contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
2-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience required.
Understanding financial statements.
Knowledge of payroll processes and labor hours, including general ledger impact.
Familiarity with billing, cash receipts, and their effect on financial statements.
Professional, reliable, and trustworthy; ability to handle confidential information required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficient in time management and multitasking.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Must comply with Roeslein's core values for the business's safe and efficient operation and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.

Nice To Haves

Job cost accounting or project accounting a plus.
experience with Viewpoint Vista or Oracle Fusion is a plus.

Responsibilities

Liaise between Project Managers and Accounting for proper project cost tracking, billing, and reporting.
Process job cost adjustments and maintain job cost reports for financial statements.
Schedule and participate in monthly projection meetings; maintain notes and follow up on accounting action items.
Review and analyze monthly revenue, gross profit margins, and variances, and summarize key findings for leadership.
Provide general ledger direction to accounts receivable and accounts payable teams as needed.
Record inventory transfers requested by Purchasing and Materials Management.
Prepare monthly entries for prepaids, accruals, and other recurring journal entries.
Assist with intercompany reconciliations and month-end close activities.
Contribute to preparing monthly financial statements when needed.
Partner with the internal and external teams to prepare for annual audit.
Develop cross-functional knowledge of purchasing, time entry, A/R, A/P, and financial reporting.
Maintain and update internal control documentation.
Identify and support process or system improvements.
Document procedures, challenges, solutions, and process updates.
Support training and cross-training of accounting staff.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Maintain safety and follow company health and safety standards.
Communicate professionally with coworkers, clients, and leadership.
Follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.