Senior Accountant - Hybrid: GAAP, Close & Forecasting

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This in-office role for training leads to a hybrid schedule, focusing on month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential to support budgeting and forecasting activities. The position emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and cross-functional partnership to drive cost reductions and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis and modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
• CPA preferred but not required at entry; degree in accounting/finance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze and explain variances against budget and forecast.
• Ensure balance sheet and income statement accounts are accurate.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform financial analysis and provide reporting to support business decisions.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Kforce's client in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This in-office role for training leads to a hybrid schedule, focusing on month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential to support budgeting and forecasting activities. The position emphasizes accuracy, analytical thinking, and cross-functional partnership to drive cost reductions and improve processes.