Staff Accountant

The Premiere Group • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate financial records to track assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax obligations, and other related financial activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity and timeliness of financial data across the organization.

Requirements

• College degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey financial data clearly to clients, senior management, team members, and auditors.
• Strong mathematical skills, including proficiency in calculations and percentages, to support financial records and reporting.
• Employment background demonstrating practical application of accounting and financial principles.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable (AR): Reconcile deposits with sales records, record payments to invoices, and maintain accurate accounts.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Process payments to vendors on time, ensuring all reimbursements are supported by proper documentation and approvals.
• Property Management Support: Communicate with on-site and remote property managers to support pre-close and close activities, answer inquiries, and provide assistance to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting processes for both client and internal reporting.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare various financial, accounting, and administrative reports and perform analyses, as well as other assigned duties.
• General Ledger Management: Collaborate with the accounting team to analyze financial data and prepare entries for financial statements and accounting reports, ensuring accurate journal entries in the general ledger.
• Expense and Revenue Oversight: Review budgets, revenue and expense entries, payroll records, invoices, and other accounting documents, identifying and resolving discrepancies as necessary.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support financial and administrative functions.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Also offers a Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Health Payment Account (HPA).
• Retirement: Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with a dedicated wealth advisor.
• Wellness/Ancillary: Includes supplemental benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability and employer-paid Life Insurance. Gym allowance and other health initiative programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level