Experienced Accountant, Entrepreneurial Services Group

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis seeks an Experienced Accountant to join its Entrepreneurial Services Group, delivering CAAS, tax compliance, and planning for middle-market clients. You will support multiple engagements, prepare financial statements, and provide insights to inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years public accounting experience, and CPA/CMA credentials or pursuit. Hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA license, CMA certification, or active pursuit of either credential preferred.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, including tax and outsourced accounting or advisory services required.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and business and individual taxation required.
• Experience managing multiple assignments, deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Bill.com, or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow analysis.
• Strong analytical, client service, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple engagements and build trusted client relationships.
• Perform accounting activities, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results, KPIs, and trends to identify actionable insights.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial modeling, and process improvements.
• Prepare tax returns and support year-round tax planning.
• Research and communicate accounting and tax matters.
• Manage assigned timelines, budgets, deliverables, and service quality.
• Collaborate across service lines to support onboarding, retention, and additional client needs.

Skills

Public accounting

US GAAP

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Cash flow analysis

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Job description

RubinBrown LLP is one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. Our revenue is approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.

We seeking an Experienced Accountant to join our Entrepreneurial Services Group, supporting middle-market businesses through Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS), tax compliance, and planning. Working closely with clients and engagement teams, the Experienced Accountant will provide accurate financial information, practical insights, and responsive service to support informed business decisions and long-term goals.

Major Responsibilities

• Support multiple engagements and build trusted client relationships.
• Perform accounting activities, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results, KPIs, and trends to identify actionable insights.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial modeling, and process improvements.
• Prepare tax returns and support year-round tax planning.
• Research and communicate accounting and tax matters.
• Manage assigned timelines, budgets, deliverables, and service quality.
• Collaborate across service lines to support onboarding, retention, and additional client needs.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA license, CMA certification, or active pursuit of either credential preferred.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience, including tax and outsourced accounting or advisory services required.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and business and individual taxation required.
• Experience managing multiple assignments, deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Bill.com, or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow analysis.
• Strong analytical, client service, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:0p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days per week in the office or at a client site.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload and client expectations.
• Travel is typically 5% annually but may vary based on business needs.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise.RubinBrownis an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

RubinBrownis an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visit www.rubinbrown.com.