Senior Accountant (8629)

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

Job summary

Ebs Recruiters LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team with full-cycle accounts payable, month-end close, and financial reporting accuracy. The role emphasizes advanced Excel, GAAP proficiency, and ERP experience to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include filing state sales tax returns, coordinating licensing, and assisting with audits while maintaining asset records and cash management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years accounting experience; CPA preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Familiarity with Avalara, Sovos, or similar sales tax software is a plus
• Knowledge of state sales tax regulations and filing requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines with excellence

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and respond to inquiries
• Coordinate business licensing and regulatory compliance
• Support external financial and tax audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Prepare and analyze financial schedules and supporting documentation
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Verify and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
• Assist with month-end close activities including journal entries
• Maintain fixed asset records and support asset tracking
• Support cash management activities including ACH and wire processing
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and large data sets in Excel
• Prepare supplemental financial reports and analyses for management
• Assist in improving reporting processes and data accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve workflows and reporting efficiency

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Avalara

Sovos

Job description

Senior Accountant Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team by preparing and analyzing financial schedules, performing general accounting functions, and managing full-cycle accounts payable. This role is responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing sales tax filings, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and respond to customer sales tax inquiries
• Coordinate business licensing and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support external financial and tax audits by preparing required schedules and documentation

Financial Analysis & Account Reconciliation

• Prepare and analyze financial schedules and supporting documentation
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Verify and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
• Identify and resolve accounting issues to ensure accurate financial reporting

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and support accurate asset tracking
• Support cash management activities, including ACH and wire payment processing
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting

Financial Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and large data sets using Microsoft Excel
• Prepare supplemental financial reports and analyses for management
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial data accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve workflows and reporting efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience
• 5–7 years of accounting experience in a similar role CPA preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Familiarity with Avalara, Sovos, or similar sales tax software is a plus
• Knowledge of state sales tax regulations and filing requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines with exceptional