Corporate Accountant

We are recruiting for a growing midsize private company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. This company has a tremendous company culture and is a market leader. As they expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the company’s financial operations and play a key part in building their accounting and financial reporting infrastructure.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Corporate Accountant will report directly to the Assistant Controller and be a vital contributor to the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. In addition to managing day-to-day accounting activities, this individual will assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance within the accounting department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
• Support the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform variance analyses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist in audits, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the accounting function and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience within public accounting or a corporate accounting department.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPA designation (or progress toward CPA) is preferred but not required.
• Solid background with computerized accounting systems, experience with Dynamics GP preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous company funded Profit Sharing Plan
• Medical insurance
• Company paid Life, LTD and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO), sick days & company paid Holidays
• Dental, vision and short-term disability options
• On-site fitness facility