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 assigned accounting areas and lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP. The role partners across functions and supports audits while driving process improvements for efficiency.

The position offers opportunities to contribute to financial accuracy and internal controls in a global agency environment with a focus on growth and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience
• No travel required

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute close processes monthly, quarterly, and annually with journal entries, reviews, postings, and schedules
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and analyses to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and cross-functional teams on business activities and accounting matters
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and explanations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency; assist with system enhancements and automation
• Interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff accountants as appropriate

Skills

SOX compliance

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Advanced spreadsheets

Adaptability

Accounting judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP software

Close management software

Excel

Job description

Summary

Senior Accountant

The Companyis 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

Responsibilities

The Companyis 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.

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

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.