Senior Accountant

Adaptive Solutions Group; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401k

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Adaptive Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and deliver audit-ready documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Join a finance team that partners with operations, supports audits and tax filings, and drives continuous process improvements across ERP and GL systems. CPA and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required with 5+ years in progressive accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and monthly close experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/general ledger tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit-ready docs.
• Support audits, tax filings, and financial reporting.
• Review balance sheet accounts and perform variance analysis.
• Provide accounting guidance to operational departments.
• Assist with external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and ensure accuracy.

Skills

CPA knowledge

5+ years accounting experience

GAAP expertise

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

General Ledger systems

Job description

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.

Senior Accountantto join our team.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and recurring entries.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation.
• Manage and complete requests for supporting financial information related to audits, tax filings, and financial reporting.
• Review balance sheet accounts, receivables, accruals, and other key financial areas to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations in financial results.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports, allocations, rollforwards, and account analyses.
• Serve as a finance business partner for assigned operational departments, providing accounting guidance and financial support.
• Coordinate with department leaders to address financial inquiries and support decision-making processes.
• Assist with external audit activities, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Support federal and state tax compliance processes through preparation and review of supporting documentation.
• Maintain and enhance accounting reports, templates, and ERP-based financial reporting tools.
• Coordinate inventory-related accounting activities and support operational reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, improve controls, and increase efficiency across financial operations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and work review support for junior accounting staff.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account analyses, accruals, and variance explanations.
• Experience working with ERP or general ledger systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance activities.
• Experience mentoring, reviewing, or providing guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Background in retail, distribution, inventory-intensive, or multi-location business environments.
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.

Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• STD/LTD
• life insurance coverage
• 401k
• paid vacation and holidays