Senior Accountant

Wertz & Associates; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead compilation, review and audit engagements, assist with attest planning, and evaluate internal controls.

You will communicate with clients, mentor staff accountants, prepare tax returns as needed, and contribute to firm initiatives in a growth‑oriented, family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Assist with planning and execution of attest engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls and perform audit testing.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather and clarify information.
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants on engagements.
• Prepare various tax returns (corporate, partnership, individual, fiduciary).
• Support special projects and firm initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Client communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant | St. Louis, MO

We're currently partnered with a top public accounting firm in the St. Louis area that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their growing team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to take on more responsibility within engagements, work closely with clients, and continue building both technical and leadership skills in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and completing compilation, review, and audit engagements
• Assisting with planning and execution of attest engagements
• Evaluating internal controls and performing audit testing
• Communicating directly with clients to gather and clarify information
• Supervising and mentoring staff accountants on engagements
• Preparing various tax returns (corporate, partnership, individual, fiduciary) as needed
• Supporting special projects and firm initiatives

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Exposure to a variety of audit, accounting, and tax engagements
• Hands-on experience with client relationships and engagement ownership
• Family-oriented, team-driven culture
• Clear path for career growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Strong focus on professional development and mentorship
• Established firm with a strong reputation and long-term stability

Compensation:

$75,000 – $100,000 base + bonus potential

This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior-level professional who wants to continue developing technically while stepping into more leadership and client-facing responsibilities.