Staff Accountant | TWC

Mechanical Solutions Inc.•Maryland Heights, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our growing accounting department, with a primary focus on corporate credit card administration, employee expenses, reconciliations, and accounts payable. This role will help ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time while providing additional accounting capacity and coverage as transaction volume and the number of operating companies continue to grow.

Requirements

2–4 years of accounting, accounts payable, expense management, or related experience preferred
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience managing corporate credit card transactions and employee expense reports preferred
Understanding of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles
Experience performing account and vendor statement reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while meeting deadlines
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning software preferred
Ability to adapt to increasing transaction volume and support multiple operating companies
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy

Responsibilities

Manage corporate credit card transactions, documentation, and account reconciliations
Review employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, required documentation, and compliance with company policies
Research and resolve discrepancies related to credit card charges and employee expenses
Process accounts payable invoices accurately and within established deadlines
Verify invoice approvals, coding, supporting documentation, and payment terms
Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
Prepare and process payments in accordance with internal procedures
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies
Assist with month-end closing activities including account reconciliations
Maintain organized and accurate accounting records across multiple operating companies
Provide backup support for accounts payable and other accounting functions
Assist with audit requests and the preparation of supporting documentation
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
Collaborate with accounting team members and other departments to resolve transaction-related questions
Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned