Staff Accountant

Century Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client to fill a Staff Accountant position. The role focuses on accounts receivable, accounts payable support, and general ledger activities as part of a fast-growing company.

Expected starting pay rate is $40.00 to $48.00 per hour, with compensation varying by skills, experience, and location. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and has several years of experience in similar environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong AR focus.
• Experience with complex transactions, research, and issue resolution.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices, payments, and collections for AR.
• Review vendor transactions and ensure accurate payment processing.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist month-end close, including analysis and GL support.
• Monitor inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $40.00 to $48.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable activities by processing customer invoices payments and collection efforts to maintain healthy account balances.
• Support accounts payable functions by reviewing vendor transactions maintaining records and ensuring accurate payment processing.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete accurate and properly documented.
• Assist with month end close activities including account analysis reporting and general ledger support.
• Monitor inventory related transactions and investigate discrepancies between operational and accounting records.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in accounting finance or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts receivable processes.
• Demonstrate experience working in complex transaction environments that require research analysis and issue resolution.
• Possess proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and accounting software applications.
• Maintain the ability to work effectively in a fast paced high growth business environment.

Qualifications

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to resolve payment issues account discrepancies and operational challenges.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail when processing transactions preparing reconciliations and reviewing financial data.
• Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheet applications financial systems and technology tools used for accounting operations.
• Communicate effectively with customers vendors and internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Bring experience within retail inventory ecommerce or direct to consumer business environments considered beneficial.