Senior Controllership Accountant

Purk & Associates, P.C., CPAs; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purk & Associates, P.C., CPAs in Brentwood, Missouri, seeks a Senior Controllership Accountant for client service work. This full-time position will involve a variety of core accounting activities, primarily serving closely-held businesses as a trusted advisor.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, be proficient with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, and possess strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and preparation of financial reports.

Applicants must be able to manage deadlines and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in public accounting or related field is required.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting software.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of core accounting activities to support clients.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare periodic financials and management reports.

Skills

Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and Online

Strong attention to detail

Advanced Excel and Word skills

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purk & Associates, PC, a public accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Controllership Accountant for client service work. The Accountant will be a full-time permanent consultant supporting the Controllership Division. The Accountant will perform a variety of core accounting activities to support our clients, primarily closely-held businesses. The Accountant will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, providing guidance on a wide array of business and accounting related matters.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Must be proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and Online, and Microsoft Office
• Reconcile all bank & credit card accounts
• Calculate and file payroll and sales tax returns
• Maintain the general ledger
• Process payroll through third‑party processor
• Accounts Payable – process bills & prepare e-checks or paper checks
• Enter journal entries for various types of accounts
• Prepare periodic financials & management reports
• Understand accounting related processes at a client and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and/or accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and capability of multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment
• Supervise and train staff on software and processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online Apps, Bill.com, etc.
• Installation & integration of software
• Preparation of business and individual tax returns
• Basic research of tax questions
• Review and draft response to taxing authority notices
• Advanced Excel and Word skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel within the metropolitan St. Louis area based on client and business needs

Job Type: Full‑time

Experience: 3‑5 years in public accounting or related field