Senior Corporate Accountant: Internal Controls & Process Improvement

MGP Ingredients; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MGP Ingredients is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to lead internal audit, controls, and process improvements within the accounting function. You will support month-end close, GL integrity, and fixed assets, traveling 20–25% to support multiple sites.

The role requires CPA progression or CPA, 4–5+ years of accounting experience, and strong ERP/GAAP know-how to ensure reliable financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audits, and internal controls compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Public accounting experience will be strongly preferred.
• Technical accounting and U.S. GAAP expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Internal control (SOX) compliance experience and expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism in handling financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen internal control processes across accounting functions
• Ensure procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes operate in compliance with company policies
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Prepare workpapers to ensure adherence to control requirements; identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support automation and system enhancements (SAP, EPICOR, and related tools)
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues and improve outcomes
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across accounting processes
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all close deliverables
• Prepare accounting for capital projects, including setup, tracking, and closeout
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Ensure proper capitalization in accordance with company policy
• Partner with site teams on physical verification and asset validation
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and audit requirements

Skills

SOX compliance

U.S. GAAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Audits

Internal controls

Process improvement

Problem solving

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Judgment & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, EPICOR)

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

MGP Ingredients is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to lead internal audit, controls, and process improvements within the accounting function. You will support month-end close, GL integrity, and fixed assets, traveling 20–25% to support multiple sites.

The role requires CPA progression or CPA, 4–5+ years of accounting experience, and strong ERP/GAAP know-how to ensure reliable financial reporting for leadership and external stakeholders.