Senior Accountant with CPA

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

Job summary

ebs recruiters LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Missouri to support month-end close, reconciliations, analysis, and tax compliance. You will partner with finance leadership and operations to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls, while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CPA with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet and income statement variances and analyze.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger and financial records.
• Serve as finance partner to internal departments.
• Coordinate external audit activities and respond to requests.
• Support federal/state tax compliance processes.
• Improve accounting processes and ERP templates.
• Assist with inventory and other financial reporting needs.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and ready guidance.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions, with a primary focus on month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, audit support, and tax compliance. This highly visible role partners with finance leadership and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and identify opportunities for process improvements. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented CPA who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys both technical accounting and cross-functional collaboration.

Key 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.

Requirements

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP or general ledger systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accounting staff preferred.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous process improvement.