Senior Accountant

apturagroup; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

apturagroup in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for overseeing billing, collections, and payables. The role includes preparing journal entries, managing budgets, and conducting financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree and proficiency in Excel and financial reporting software like Power BI. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and financial results.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for assigned business units.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Team player

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office Suite

Financial reporting software (Power BI)

Construction specific ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for directing the company’s billing, collections and payable functions that roll into the financial statement preparation.

The Senior Accountant is responsible and accountable for

• Preparing monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliation; reconcile subsidiary ledgers and back activity to the general ledger throughout the month and prior to period-end close
• Analyzing general ledger accounts and financial results, including variance analysis, account detail support, gross margin performance, labor utilization, and inventory overhead absorption
• Preparing monthly financial statements and budget-to-actual variance reports for assigned divisions/business units
• Developing and managing annual budgets for assigned business units
• Maintain fixed asset records and software, including depreciation schedules and reporting
• Maintain the company’s ASC 842 operating lease schedule and related accounting
• Preparing divisional sales and personal property tax returns and maintaining divisional business licenses
• Preparing audit workpapers and supporting the accounting team during external audits and vendor pre-qualification processes
• Preparing additional financial reports and analyses as requested by the Controller, CFO, or President.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Preparing journal entries and expense accruals
• Reconciling subsidiary ledgers, bank activity, and general ledger accounts
• Budget development and management
• Analyzing gross profit margins and associated business expenses
• Preparing company tax returns and auditing workpapers
• Financial analysis and reporting

Experience and other requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent accounting experience required
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with high volume of processing
• Detail orientated
• Experience with construction specific ERP systems preferred
• Proficient with use of MS Office suite with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Familiarity with financial reporting software, to include Power BI
• Team player with excellent communication skills, written and verbal