Senior Accountant: Close & Controls, Cross-Functional

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 major close processes under US GAAP, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting. This role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and audit support.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP/close systems, with no travel required and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

ERP / close management systems

Adaptability

Continuous improvement mindset

Accounting judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage major close processes under US GAAP, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting. This role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, and audit support.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP/close systems, with no travel required and opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.