Senior Partnership Accountant

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Partnership Accountant to support a sophisticated partnership accounting function within a large, international professional services environment.

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership and support partner financial operations. The role requires 7+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in professional services, legal, public accounting, or partnership environments.
• Experience with partner compensation, capital accounting, or partnership accounting is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process partner compensation and distributions.
• Prepare partner financial statements and account summaries.
• Maintain and reconcile partner capital accounts, including capital contributions and repayments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis related to partner remuneration.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
• Conduct financial onboarding and offboarding discussions with partners.
• Assist with audits, financial reporting, and accounting inquiries.
• Partner with leadership to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure continuity of critical accounting activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

XLOOKUPs

VLOOKUPs

Pivot tables

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial statement software

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Kforce client, a Global Professional Services Organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area is seeking an experienced Senior Partnership Accountant to support a sophisticated partnership accounting function within a large, international professional services environment. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, support partner financial operations, and contribute to process improvements across a global organization. The client offers great benefits, 401(k), and a hybrid schedule (Wednesday is a mandatory day in the office). Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and process partner compensation and distributions
• Prepare partner financial statements and account summaries
• Maintain and reconcile partner capital accounts, including capital contributions and repayments
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis related to partner remuneration
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations
• Conduct financial onboarding and offboarding discussions with partners
• Assist with audits, financial reporting, and accounting inquiries
• Partner with leadership to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure continuity of critical accounting activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred but not required
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services, legal, public accounting, or partnership environment
• Experience with partner compensation, capital accounting, or partnership accounting strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong xlookups, VLOOKUP's, pivot table
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.