Manager of Accounting

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Manager of Accounting in the Saint Louis, MO area to lead core accounting operations and ensure a timely monthly close with GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will oversee an accounting team, manage fixed assets and capitalization, review licenses and contracts, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support budgeting and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and GAAP reporting.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure policy and standards compliance.
• Oversee an accountant, including goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Oversee fixed asset activities and capitalization per GAAP.
• Review software licenses, accounts, and contracts for proper accounting treatment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and automation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and external audits as needed.
• Serve as accounting liaison with leadership, locations, and external partners.
• Perform financial analysis and ensure accurate monthly statements per GAAP.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Saint Louis, MO area to identify a Manager of Accounting. In this role, you will lead and execute core accounting operations, ensuring an efficient and timely monthly close while maintaining accurate financial reporting and turning financial results into actionable insights for stakeholders across the organization. Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and GAAP reporting
• Maintain and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Oversee an accountant, including goal setting, oversight, and performance evaluations
• Oversee fixed asset activities and capitalization, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP
• Review software licenses, related accounts, and contracts for proper accounting treatment and compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and automation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and external audit activities as needed
• Serve as an accounting liaison with corporate leadership, field locations, and external partners
• Perform financial analysis and ensure accurate monthly financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, work independently and collaboratively, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows-based applications

Preferred Experience

• Progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including team leadership, mentoring, or development
• Experience with large ERP/accounting systems
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.