Senior Accountant

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Internal Accounting team, supporting revenue recognition, reconciliations, financial reporting, and acquisition-related accounting.

This role offers exposure to complex accounting initiatives and cross‑firm collaboration. You will manage revenue recognition for client engagements, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and identify process improvements in a growing professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 4-years of experience in revenue accounting or general accounting.
• Experience working for a Professional Services organization.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage revenue recognition for client engagements, including fixed fee, time-and-materials, retainer, and assets under management (AUM) arrangements.
• Partner with client service teams to ensure accurate and timely billing and revenue recording.
• Track and manage earn-out and contingent consideration payments related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Reconcile investment advisory fees and validate AUM-related revenue calculations.
• Prepare monthly revenue journal entries and related account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including work-in-progress, time and expense, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and analyze revenue reports, identifying trends and variances for management.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with accounting principles and internal standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Support additional accounting and finance functions as needed.

Skills

Revenue accounting

General accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Independence

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St. Louis Office
St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Description

RubinBrown LLPis one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity, and value. We have revenue of approximately $265 million with 1,000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai (India), Nashville, and St. Louis.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Internal Accounting team, supporting revenue recognition, reconciliations, financial reporting, and acquisition-related accounting. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex accounting initiatives and collaborate across the firm in a growing professional services environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage revenue recognition for client engagements, including fixed fee, time-and-materials, retainer, and assets under management (AUM) arrangements.
• Partner with client service teams to ensure accurate and timely billing and revenue recording.
• Track and manage earn-out and contingent consideration payments related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Reconcile investment advisory fees and validate AUM-related revenue calculations.
• Prepare monthly revenue journal entries and related account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including work-in-progress, time and expense, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and analyze revenue reports, identifying trends and variances for management.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with accounting principles and internal standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Support additional accounting and finance functions as needed.

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• At least 4-years of experience in revenue accounting or general accounting required.
• Experience working for a Professional Services organization.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP applications.

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by workload.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30-50 pounds.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

RubinBrown is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest accounting and business advisory network in the world. For more information, visitwww.rubinbrown.com.

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