Staff Accountant

HLK; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HLK is seeking a Staff Accountant in Saint Louis, MO to support monthly close, prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and manage payroll tax reconciliations, billing and invoicing, and vendor payments. The role also involves data analysis and collaboration with leadership to resolve issues and improve financial processes.

Responsibilities include ERP system utilization, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional cooperation to maintain accurate financial records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 1–3 years of public/private accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a marketing agency or similar service industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Standard reporting and analysis, including monthly close and financial statement prep, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare client billing and invoicing and assist with vendor invoices and weekly payments.
• Analyze trends and provide data-driven insights to support business decisions and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO 63104

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Staff Accountant provide an opportunity for exposure to all business cycles within HLK including Billing & Receivables, Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance, Treasury & Banking, Vendor Management & Payables, and Reporting & Analysis.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Standard reporting and analysis (~50%)

• Support monthly close and financial statement preparation through:
  • Recurring Journal Entries
  • Balance sheet account reconciliation
  • Payroll tax reconciliation
• Prepare client billing and invoicing
• Assist in the processing of vendor invoices
• Processing weekly vendor payment runs

Issue resolution, data research and new analysis/metric development (~40%)

• Analyze trends and actual vs budget variations in revenue, expense and working capital
• Assist leadership and client teams with issue resolution and data research as needed
• Based on general observation as well as management input/feedback, develop new analyses and/or metrics designed to track operational initiatives, support business decisions and/or inform management about a topic or trend

Process improvement / systems maintenance (~10%)

• Develop thorough working knowledge of ERP to ensure efficient utilization of system features and functionality
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Finance as well as other functional areas of the business
• Participate in inter-departmental and client-based project teams focused on various process development / improvement initiatives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and Google Sheets
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of public/private accounting related roles
• Specific marketing agency or similar service industry experience is a plus