Staff Accountant

PEG Staffing & Recruiting; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k)

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting agency in Chesterfield is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their collaborative finance team. The role involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations, processing invoices, assisting with month-end close, and maintaining accurate financial records. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years' experience in accounting, with a solid understanding of AP/AR processes. Competitive benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes, accruals, and general ledger work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Help with the month-end close process and assist in preparing necessary accruals.
• Review and enter invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and match deposits.
• Keep an eye on accounts payable aging and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with internal teams on contracts, billing, and process documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Staff Accountant – Join a Collaborative Finance Team

We’re hiring a Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in St. Louis. In this role, you’ll support day-to-day operations by processing invoices, assisting with month-end close and reconciliations, collaborating across departments, and supporting leadership on a variety of accounting tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Help with the month-end close process and assist in preparing necessary accruals
• Review and enter invoices, payments, and employee reimbursements
• Reconcile credit card transactions and match deposits
• Keep an eye on accounts payable aging and make sure payments go out on time
• Enter purchase orders and verify terms and approvals
• Support account reconciliations and ensure financial records are accurate
• Record intercompany activity and help balance accounts monthly
• Collaborate with internal teams on contracts, billing, and process documentation

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes, accruals, and general ledger work
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong eye for details, keeps things organized, and the ability to follow through
• Takes initiative and works well independently, but also enjoys being part of a team and helping others.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with both coworkers and outside partners.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
• Benefits include 401(k), dental, vision, and generous paid time off
• Supportive leadership, room to grow, and a convenient office location

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Consumer Services

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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