General Accounting Analyst

Calculated Hire; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a detail-oriented General Accounting Analyst for a long-term, onsite role in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. The position focuses on researching and resolving balance sheet reconciliation items, analyzing financial data, and collaborating across teams to drive timely resolutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP. CPA-candidate or related certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting issues or discrepancies.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SAP are expected.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and aged items to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data and supporting documentation to identify trends and process improvements.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, and business teams to obtain information and drive resolution.
• Track remediation efforts for unresolved items and document resolution for audit purposes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Support audit requests and internal control activities as needed.
• Utilize Excel and SAP to analyze large datasets and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

About The Role

Our client, a leading insurance organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accounting Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity in Chesterfield, MO or Birmingham, AL. As a key member of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving outstanding accounting items impacting balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting. This role requires a quick learner with strong critical thinking skills who enjoys investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and collaborating across teams to drive resolution. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting audit requirements, and identifying opportunities for process improvement in a dynamic environment.

Chesterfield, MO OR Birmingham, AL

Onsite role

Compensation: $20 - $28 per hour

What You'll Do

• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items impacting balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and aged items to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial data and supporting documentation to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operational, and business teams to obtain information and facilitate issue resolution.
• Track, manage, and monitor remediation efforts for unresolved accounting items.
• Prepare and maintain documentation supporting issue resolution and audit requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and overall efficiency.
• Support audit requests and internal control activities as needed.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills and accounting systems (such as SAP) to analyze large datasets and perform reconciliations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving accounting issues or discrepancies.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently investigate issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and accounting concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (nice to have).
• Experience analyzing large datasets (nice to have).
• Experience supporting audit requests or internal control activities (nice to have).
• Insurance, financial services, banking, or public accounting experience (nice to have).
• Experience with account reconciliation software or automated reconciliation tools (nice to have).
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate (nice to have).
• Key competencies: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Supplemental coverage with plans that fit each employee’s needs.
• 401k plan with company match and full vesting after eligibility.
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.