Senior Accountant

Ebs Recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs Recruiters seeks a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in a newly created role designed to support continued business growth and enhance accounting operations.

This role will own key month-end close activities, mentor junior staff, and partner with leadership to identify process improvements and efficiencies, with visibility across the organization and potential path into accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; CPA holders considered.
• GAAP and financial reporting expertise essential.
• ERP systems experience plus advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership potential and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet and income statement variances and provide analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger and records.
• Partner with departments to provide financial support and insights.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Support federal/state tax compliance documentation and processes.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and ERP templates.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and drive process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Job description

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

Senior Accountant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in a newly created role designed to support continued business growth and enhance accounting operations. This position will take ownership of key month-end close activities, provide guidance to junior staff, and partner with leadership to identify process improvements and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, leadership potential, and a proactive mindset. This role offers visibility across the organization and a potential future path into accounting leadership for candidates interested in career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and provide financial analysis.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and financial records.
• Serve as a finance partner to internal departments, answering questions and providing financial support.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Support federal and state tax compliance processes and review supporting documentation.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, reports, and ERP system templates.
• Assist with inventory, insurance, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Candidates with a CPA and fewer years of experience will be considered.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter with a process improvement mindset and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.