Accounting Manager

Burchard and Associates, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burchard and Associates, Inc. in St. Louis seeks an Accounting Manager to maintain the accuracy of financial records and support daily financial operations. The role involves month-end and year-end closings, cash management, budgeting, and coordinating with auditors.

You will work with management to provide timely financial information, ensure internal controls, and streamline accounting processes in a dynamic, in-office environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a corporate accounting role (public or private)
• Experience in manufacturing with inventory
• Strong data analytics, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile all G/L accounts and subsidiary ledgers
• Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain internal control safeguards
• Assist in establishing financial benchmarks and reporting standards
• Comply with government reporting and tax filings
• Coordinate external auditors and prepare audit schedules
• Work with management to ensure efficient operations
• Assess and streamline accounting policies, procedures, controls and methods

Skills

G/L reconciliation

Cash management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Audits coordination

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Economics or business-related field

Job description

Established, successful St. Louis company has a new Accounting Manager opportunity for you! This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records and supporting the overall financial operations of the business. This role performs month-end and year-end closing activities, prepares financial reports, reconciles accounts, assists with budgeting and cash management, and ensures compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The Accounting Manager works closely with management to provide timely financial information and analysis that supports business decisions while helping to maintain efficient accounting processes and internal controls. The Accounting Manager also performs accounts payable and receivable activities, assist with payroll processing, coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, and support various administrative and operational functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and reconcile all G/L accounts and subsidiary ledgers (if applicable).
• Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain internal control safeguards.
• Assist in establishing financial and operating benchmarks and reporting standards on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Coordinate activities of external auditors and prepare interim and year end audit schedules.
• Work closely with executive team and managers to ensure that company-wide operation is efficient and effective.
• Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a corporate accounting role (public or private company)
• Experience in manufacturing industry working with inventory
• Strong data analytics, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement.

In-office position with base salary range $85,000 - $120,000 plus excellent benefits!