Senior Accountant

Par Health; Hazelwood (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health in Hazelwood, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting activities supporting manufacturing operations. You will drive the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering with plant and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate results.

The role reports to the Accounting Manager in a hybrid setting. Candidates should have an undergraduate accounting degree and 3 years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree with emphasis in Accounting.
• 3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels of the organization regarding accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, inventory transactions, and close activities.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and prepare financial statements and analyses.
• Ensure manufacturing facilities comply with GAAP and financial policies.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare and review government reports.
• Assist with external/internal audits as required.
• Support capital investments and fixed asset counts planning.
• Research and resolve accounting issues and provide recommendations.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting for corporate and plant finance teams.
• Participate in corporate and site meetings and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

JDE

BPCS

AS400

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting activities supporting Par Health’s manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering closely with plant and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for general accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory transactions, invoice management, and other normal financial close activities.


• Execute and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and supporting analyses.


• Ensure the manufacturing facilities are compliant with GAAP and company financial policies/procedures.


• Assist with requests to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance to ensure internal controls are functioning properly.


• Prepare and review various government reports.


• Provide support for external/internal audit requests as required.


• Plan and guide activities in support of capital investments and fixed asset counts.


• Research and resolve accounting issues and provide recommendations.


• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


• Prepare and provide information as required to support ad-hoc reporting for corporate and plant finance teams.


• Participate in corporate and site meetings and activities as required.

Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university with emphasis in Accounting.


• 3 years of accounting experience preferred.


• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).


• Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels of the organization regarding accounting and finance.


• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.


• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications, with Copilot experience preferred.


• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, JDE, BPCS or other AS400 systems preferred.


• Must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast paced environment.

Organizational Relationship/Scope

This role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates cross-functionally with plant controllers, operations leadership, and corporate finance teams. The position operates in a hybrid work environment based in Hazelwood, MO.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.