Senior Accountant
St. Charles, MO
85,000 - 95,000
10%
Hybrid
We are working with a Growing PE-backed industrial equipment leasing and maintenance company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri to find a rising Senior Accountant (Corporate). This position sits within the corporate accounting and shared services team and is responsible for a variety of general accounting activities around the analysis and application of expense recognition including journal entry preparation, month-end reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting, as well as audit support. Keys for success in this position include strong analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to professionally communicate with internal and external partners both verbally and in writing. The right candidate will be service-oriented with high attention to detail and a process-improvement mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform monthly close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and other internal work papers to support timely financial reporting
- Help perform and analyze results via the intercompany assessment process
- Assist in reporting of results to internal stakeholders and senior management
- Support multiple audits throughout the year with workpaper preparation and timely response to inquiries and requests for documentation
- Perform and own corporate Balance sheet reconciliations
- Identify and implement continuous process improvements and create procedure documentation
- Record transactions related to expense reporting, corporate credit cards, and payroll
- Assist with account assignment and recognition of invoicing, PO’s and reclass JE’s
- Collaborate with and support the full shared services team, including general ledger and AP functions
- Assist in a variety of analysis and special projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or commensurate experience
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus
- 5 years of demonstrated progressive experience in accounting and finance
- SAP experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with IT on implementation and configuration of ERP or integrated programs is a plus
- Must possess the ability to work independently to successfully complete assignments
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a complex environment
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) skills
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and its application to expenses