Senior Accountant

Staffmark; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Accountant in St. Louis, MO to support core accounting operations. The candidate will prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure compliance with GAAP. Key skills include strong financial analysis, organizational abilities, and advanced proficiency with Excel. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and over 5 years of accounting experience. For applications, send your resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general accounting experience.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service aligned with company values.
• Compile and analyze financial data for insights.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

General accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Our client in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis. This role requires a strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and general accounting compliance. The Senior Accountant will use sound judgment, take ownership of results, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality internal and external customer service aligned with company values
• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial data to support historical results and forward-looking insights
• Prepare fixed asset activity, including additions, disposals, and transfers
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner
• Prepare and post journal entries and support the month-end close in accordance with GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with monthly reporting and analysis provided to senior leadership
• Verify supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Investigate accounting issues/discrepancies and partner with stakeholders to resolve them
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracyUtilize Excel and other software tools (spreadsheets/databases/reporting tools) to organize and present financial data
• Monitor work to ensure deadlines are met and impacted parties are informed of relevant updates
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of general accounting experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize by deadline and business impact
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel, and Windows‑based applications

Please respond with your updated resume to [e-mail]