Senior Accountant: Close Process Leader & Controls Improver

your adv; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company, a leading sales and marketing agency serving manufacturers and consumer products, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage assigned accounting areas and lead components of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, supporting financial reporting under US GAAP. This role collaborates across functions, supports audits, and contributes to process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries and schedules.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyses, identifying discrepancies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business activities and resolve accounting matters.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and explanations of accounting conclusions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency, including automation.
• Interpret and apply accounting policies and procedures and mentor staff accountants as appropriate.

Skills

SOX compliance

Deadline-driven

Communication

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Company, a leading sales and marketing agency serving manufacturers and consumer products, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage assigned accounting areas and lead components of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, supporting financial reporting under US GAAP. This role collaborates across functions, supports audits, and contributes to process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced