Accountant

PEG Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in St. Louis seeks a Staff Accountant to manage reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and strong skills in attention to detail, communication, and accounting software. This full-time opportunity offers a collaborative environment focused on accuracy and impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile contracts and payments, resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare amortization and accrual schedules.
• Inspect deposit paperwork to verify accuracy.
• Verify accounts payable coding meets policy.
• Record journal entries in the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Assist in developing and tracking budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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PEG Staffing & Recruiting provided pay range

This range is provided by PEG Staffing & Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from PEG Staffing & Recruiting

Recruiter I Staffing Professional I Direct Hire Recruiter I Permanent Placement I Focus in Accounting/Finance

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who’s ready to take ownership of their work and grow in their career. In this role, you’ll handle reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, budgeting, and more—working in a collaborative environment where accuracy matters and your contributions make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile contracts and payments, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Prepare amortization and accrual schedules
• Inspect deposit paperwork to verify correctness and alignment with accounting records
• Verify that all accounts payable items have accurate coding and meet policy requirements
• Record journal entries in the general ledger
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Assist in developing and tracking budgets in collaboration with internal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Business Consulting and Services

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