Senior Accountant (8625)

Ebs Recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebs Recruiters LLC in St. Louis, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to support monthly close, financial reporting, and process improvements. You will perform reconciliations, cost accounting, commission reporting, and analyze financial results for management.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, 2+ years public accounting or 5+ years industry experience, and excellent Excel/ERP skills to drive accounting efficiencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years public accounting or 5+ years industry accounting.
• GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close expertise.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation.
• Support cost accounting activities, including monitoring and updating standard costs.
• Review inventory and product receipts to ensure accurate recording within the accounting system.
• Maintain commission structures and prepare monthly commission reporting for management and sales teams.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial and operational reports.
• Calculate and administer customer rebate programs, including monthly, quarterly, and annual calculations.
• Support year-end reporting, audit preparation, and tax-related documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial statement support.
• Identify and implement process improvements within accounting systems and workflows.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support key accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This role will be responsible for account reconciliations, cost accounting, commission reporting, month-end activities, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts and supporting documentation.
• Support cost accounting activities, including monitoring and updating standard costs.
• Review inventory and product receipts to ensure accurate recording within the accounting system.
• Maintain commission structures and prepare monthly commission reporting for management and sales teams.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial and operational reports.
• Calculate and administer customer rebate programs, including monthly, quarterly, and annual calculations.
• Support year-end reporting, audit preparation, and tax-related documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial statement support.
• Identify and implement process improvements within accounting systems and workflows.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience or 5+ years of industry accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across departments and business functions.
• Self-directed with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.