Staff Accountant

ebs recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs recruiters LLC seeks a Staff Accountant to support the accounting team with financial schedules, general accounting, and full‑cycle accounts payable. The role covers month‑end close, sales tax filings, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting, requiring strong Excel and ERP skills in a deadline‑driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, and understands GAAP; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent accounting experience).
• 5–7 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• CPA is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Avalara or Sovos sales tax software is a plus.
• Knowledge of state sales tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate business licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Prepare and analyze financial schedules and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Verify and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support asset tracking.
• Support cash management activities, including ACH and wire payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and large data sets in Excel.
• Prepare supplemental financial reports for management and improve reporting processes.

Job description

Description

Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting team by preparing and analyzing financial schedules, performing general accounting functions, and managing full‑cycle accounts payable. This role is responsible for supporting the month‑end close process, preparing sales tax filings, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and respond to customer sales tax inquiries
• Coordinate business licensing and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support external financial and tax audits by preparing required schedules and documentation

Financial Analysis & Account Reconciliation

• Prepare and analyze financial schedules and supporting documentation
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Verify and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
• Identify and resolve accounting issues to ensure accurate financial reporting

Month‑End Close & General Accounting

• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and support accurate asset tracking
• Support cash management activities, including ACH and wire payment processing
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reporting

Financial Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update financial spreadsheets and large data sets using Microsoft Excel
• Prepare supplemental financial reports and analyses for management
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial data accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve workflows and reporting efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent accounting experience
• 5–7 years of accounting experience in a similar role
• CPA preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Familiarity with Avalara, Sovos, or similar sales tax software is a plus
• Knowledge of state sales tax regulations and filing requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail