Business Accounting Senior

Overview

This role supports the accounting function for selected clients, including month-end and year-end closing activities, payroll processing, and client accounting assistance. The position also involves assessing client systems and processes to identify opportunities for streamlining and automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist clients with monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare and assist clients with journal entries and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare clients’ year-end trial balances
• Prepare compiled financial statements and budgeting reports
• Maintain fixed asset schedules
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Prepare client sales tax returns
• Process live client payroll accurately and timely
• Prepare client payroll tax returns (quarterly and year-end)
• Prepare client annual 1099 informational returns
• Prepare personal property declarations
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Provide tax compliance and consulting services to individuals, partnerships, and corporations in a variety of industries
• Research tax topics of intermediate complexity
• Assist in managing and developing professional tax staff
• Help develop, build, and manage client relationships
• Travel onsite to local clients as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• 4+ years relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong organization skills
• Detail-oriented
• QuickBooks Online experience; experience with other general ledger software (such as Xero, NetSuite, Sage, or similar platforms) is a plus
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, & Outlook
• Familiarity with cloud-based software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $77,000—$88,000 USD
• Pay rate will depend on factors including years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and firm business practices.

Location & Work Arrangement

Work flex options include working at a Chesterfield office, a Downtown St. Louis office, remotely, an adopt hybrid approach, or switching between these options as preferred.

Work Authorization

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.