Senior Accountant: Lead Month-End, Mentor & Growth Path

ebs recruiters LLC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs recruiters LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in a new role designed to support continued business expansion. You will own key month-end close activities, mentor junior staff, and partner with leadership to drive process improvements and efficiencies across the function.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, leadership potential, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; CPA with fewer years considered.
• Retail industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Review balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and provide financial analysis.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and financial records.
• Serve as a finance partner to internal departments, answering questions and providing financial support.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Support federal and state tax compliance processes and review supporting documentation.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, reports, and ERP system templates.
• Assist with inventory, insurance, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Leadership potential

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

ebs recruiters LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in a new role designed to support continued business expansion. You will own key month-end close activities, mentor junior staff, and partner with leadership to drive process improvements and efficiencies across the function.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, leadership potential, and a proactive mindset.