Accountant

Calculated Hire; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a General Accounting Analyst for a 6-month on-site contract in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. You will research and resolve reconciling items, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2+ years of accounting/finance experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP. CPA is a plus and extension opportunities may exist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 2+ years of accounting/financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience with SAP is preferred and CPA-designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data and supporting documentation for trends and improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to obtain information and drive issue resolution.
• Track remediation efforts and maintain documentation for audits.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Excel Proficiency

SAP

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Chesterfield, MO OR Birmingham, AL - On-site, 5 days/week

6-month contract with possible extension and/or conversion

Full time - 40 hours/week, 8 AM - 5 PM

$20 - $28/hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a leading insurance organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accounting Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. As a key member of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving outstanding accounting items impacting balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. This role requires a quick learner with strong critical thinking skills who enjoys investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and collaborating across teams to drive resolution. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting audit requirements, and identifying opportunities for process improvement in a dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and aged items to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data and supporting documentation to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operational, and business teams to obtain information and facilitate issue resolution.
• Track, manage, and monitor remediation efforts for unresolved accounting items.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting issue resolution and audit requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Support audit requests and internal control activities as needed.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting systems (such as SAP) to analyze large datasets and perform reconciliations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting issues or discrepancies.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently investigate issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (nice to have).
• Experience analyzing large datasets (nice to have).
• Experience supporting audit requests or internal control activities (nice to have).
• Insurance, financial services, banking, or public accounting experience (nice to have).
• Experience with account reconciliation software or automated reconciliation tools (nice to have).
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate (nice to have).
• Key competencies: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication.