Public Sector Staff Accountant - GAAP, Budget & Reporting

Bridgetonmo; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits through LAGERS

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

City of Bridgeton is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports the city’s financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accurate public accounts.

The successful candidate will work with cross‑department teams to monitor budgets, assist with audits, and maintain compliance with GAAP and governmental standards while delivering timely financial information to city leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; experience considered.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting practices.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries; maintain general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts; monitor variances.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures and budgets; ensure accuracy.
• Support annual budget preparation and financial statements.
• Assist with audits and respond to auditor requests.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

General ledger systems

Financial reporting software

MS Excel

Job description

City of Bridgeton is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports the city’s financial operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accurate public accounts.

The successful candidate will work with cross‑department teams to monitor budgets, assist with audits, and maintain compliance with GAAP and governmental standards while delivering timely financial information to city leadership.