Staff Accountant Job at Accounting Career Consultants, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Accounting Career Consultants
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting, including accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety in their daily work and values gaining hands-on experience in both routine and complex accounting tasks. The position also offers the chance to contribute to financial reporting and audit preparation, while continuing to develop professionally in a supportive team environment.

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting tasks in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Core responsibilities include:
• Processing accounts payable invoices, verifying W-9s, and preparing weekly check runs.
• Reconciling monthly deposits and completing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and posting journal entries, including fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and assisting with month-end and year-end close.
• Preparing month-end and annual fixed asset reports.
• Maintaining accounting files through copying, filing, scanning, and purging documents.
• Assisting with payroll processing as needed.
• Supporting the preparation of audit work papers and annual audit processes.
• Assisting with business license processing in the absence of designated staff.
• Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (Associate degree in Accounting may be considered with relevant experience).
• 2+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with accounting software and Paylocity a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Governmental accounting experience preferred but not required.

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Company Description

Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,

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