Senior Accountant

Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage major close processes under US GAAP, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting. This role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and audit support.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP/close systems, with no travel required and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting or close management systems.
• Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong accounting judgment with a results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entry preparation, review, posting, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and analyses while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to support business activities and resolve accounting matters.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting conclusions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency while supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Assist with interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to staff accountants as appropriate.

Skills

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

ERP / close management systems

Adaptability

Continuous improvement mindset

Accounting judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

The Senior Accountant applies advanced accounting knowledge to manage assigned accounting areas, lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and support financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. This role partners cross-functionally, supports internal and external audits, and contributes to continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of a global public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entry preparation, review, posting, and preparation of supporting schedules
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and analyses while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Partner with finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams to support business activities and resolve accounting matters
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting conclusions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency while supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives
• Assist with interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to staff accountants as appropriate

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
• Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field
• Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment
• Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting or close management systems
• Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong accounting judgment with a results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled