Senior Accountant

Australia-Employment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement plan

Income protection

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Professional development

Holiday shutdown

Voluntary coverage

Job summary

Jobot in St. Louis, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to partner with production, supply chain, and leadership for accurate financials and timely closes. This manufacturing role emphasizes cost accounting and close execution in a dynamic environment.

The candidate will own journal entries, reconciliations, month-end processes, and inventory valuation, with strong emphasis on GAAP and internal controls. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years progressive accounting experience, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Solid knowledge of inventory accounting and cost accounting concepts.
• CPA designation or active CPA track preferred.
• Prior experience supporting audits and internal control processes is a plus.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, variances, and production-related expenses.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and inventory.
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor inventory accounting and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and communicate findings to leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and operations teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Audits support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or active CPA track preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

$80000 - $100000 per year | St. Louis, MO | On-site | Permanent

Senior Accountant | St. Louis, MO | Manufacturing Industry

A bit about us:

Founded several decades ago and based in St. Louis, we are a manufacturing company with a strong operational footprint and a finance team that works closely alongside production, supply chain, and leadership to keep the business running accurately and efficiently. We take pride in the kind of environment where accountants aren't just closing books, they're actual partners to the business, turning numbers into decisions. We're growing, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive healthcare options available beginning the first day of the month following employment, including multiple medical plan choices, dental coverage, vision care, and supplemental protection plans.
• Retirement savings program with employer contribution opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored financial protection benefits, including income replacement and life insurance programs.
• Access to confidential wellness and support resources for employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off package designed to promote work-life balance.
• Educational assistance available for approved professional development and continuing education.
• Paid company shutdown during the holiday period between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Additional voluntary coverage options available to help employees customize their benefits package based on individual needs.

Job Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, variances, and production-related expenses
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and inventory
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Monitor inventory accounting and assist with cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and communicate findings to leadership
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and operations teams

Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Solid knowledge of inventory accounting and cost accounting concepts
• Proven ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and surface discrepancies
• CPA designation or active CPA track preferred
• Prior experience supporting audits and internal control processes is a plus
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives is a bonus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.