Staff Accountant II

Advantage Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Accountant to join our finance team in St. Louis, MO. You will assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare journal entries, and support balance sheet reconciliations in a SOX-compliant environment.

You’ll analyze financial data and deliver reports to management, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of issues. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SOX‑compliant environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close‑driven deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across departments
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting systems
• Ability to follow established procedures and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations while investigating and resolving reconciling items and variances
• Prepare financial analyses, schedules, and reports to support accounting activities and management review
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
• Execute established accounting processes and internal controls consistently and accurately
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support accounting system enhancements under guidance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including finance, operations, payroll, and accounts payable to ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of issues

Skills

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Advanced spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations while investigating and resolving reconciling items and variances
• Prepare financial analyses, schedules, and reports to support accounting activities and management review
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
• Execute established accounting processes and internal controls consistently and accurately
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support accounting system enhancements under guidance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including finance, operations, payroll, and accounts payable to ensure accurate accounting and timely resolution of issues

Qualifications

• Experience Requirements: 2–4 years experience in relevant field

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience working in a SOX‑compliant environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet close‑driven deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate across departments
• Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting systems
• Ability to follow established procedures and internal controls
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow in a structured accounting environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.