Detail-Oriented Staff Accountant II: Close & Compliance

Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Accountant to join our finance team in St. Louis, MO. You will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare journal entries, and support balance sheet reconciliations in a SOX-compliant environment.

You’ll analyze financial data and deliver reports to management, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of issues. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SOX‑compliant environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close‑driven deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across departments
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting systems
• Ability to follow established procedures and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations while investigating and resolving reconciling items and variances
• Prepare financial analyses, schedules, and reports to support accounting activities and management review
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
• Execute established accounting processes and internal controls consistently and accurately
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support accounting system enhancements under guidance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including finance, operations, payroll, and accounts payable to ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of issues

Skills

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Advanced spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Accountant to join our finance team in St. Louis, MO. You will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare journal entries, and support balance sheet reconciliations in a SOX-compliant environment.

You’ll analyze financial data and deliver reports to management, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of issues. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive