Accounting Manager

Milestone Equipment Leasing; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Equipment Leasing in Saint Charles, MO is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team, own fixed assets and lease accounting, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive improvements in financial practices. The role reports to senior leadership and emphasizes cross-functional partnerships.

The ideal candidate will manage budgeting, forecasting, KPI analyses, and monthly close processes while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Robust Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of senior accountants and foster accountability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with operational leadership.
• Prepare management reporting and KPIs for leadership team.
• Analyze monthly results and explain variances to budget/forecast.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Job description

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Accounting Manager

Full Time 1st/Mid Lvl MGR Saint Charles, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1325

Ready to make a bigger impact? We're seeking an ambitious accounting professional who thrives on challenge and wants to be part of something meaningful. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate closely with senior leadership, take ownership of critical responsibilities, and have the freedom to contribute ideas that drive business success. If you're looking for a chance to grow, lead, and make your mark, we'd love to hear from you. As an equipment leasing company, our fixed assets and related lease accounting are core to our business of renting and leasing transportation equipment. This position is responsible for these core accounting tasks and those detailed below. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who fosters team development, builds strong cross‑functional partnerships, and continuously drives improvements in systems, processes, and financial practices.

Other duties may be assigned in the company’s sole discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of senior accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Integrate accounting expertise with operational and strategic objects, proactively identifying risks, challenges, and opportunities that may impact the business, to drive business value.
• Connects financial processes, systems, and business objectives to identify downstream impacts, exercise sound judgment in complex situations, and deliver accurate, consistent, and business focused financial solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy across accounting operations.
• Lead or support implementation of system enhancements and workflow improvements.
• Lead and support the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long‑range planning processes in partnership with operational leadership.
• Analyze monthly financial and operational results, explain variances to budget and forecast, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Develop financial models and performance metrics to support strategic decision‑making, capital investment analysis, and business improvement initiatives.
• Prepare management reporting and KPI analyses that communicate business performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and other FP&A activities as needed.
• Develop, refine, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Takes initiative in leading close, team, and cross‑functional meetings, driving accountability, collaboration, and timely execution of key objectives.
• Initiate wires and record new/used cap‑ex purchases in compliance with the Fixed Asset policy.
• Serve as the finance liaison with operational personnel for questions related to equipment on fixed assets and Branch OPEX.
• Prepare monthly entries and maintain accounting records for MIH (Investment Company).
• Prepare account reconciliations, allocations, and adjustments as needed.
• Prepare monthly trend reports and research significant variances.
• Identify and post journal entries.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Special projects including analysis and ad hoc reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working directly in Accounting or Finance
• Robust Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow‑up skills
• Willing to work later than scheduled hours during peak times.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Navision a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The associate will be required to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze data; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check and drug test.