Business Accounting Supervisor

Overview

This role supports the Tax Department of a fast-growing accounting firm. The Business Accounting Supervisor will prepare work papers, perform tax research, analyze tax notices and draft responses, assist with tax planning and projections, and process client payroll. The position also participates in month-end and year-end closing processes and requires strong relationship-building across people development and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist clients with monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare and assist 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/review client sales tax returns
• Prepare/review client annual 1099 informational returns
• Process live client payroll accurately and timely
• Prepare/review 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, corporations, and non-profits in a variety of industries
• Research tax topics of intermediate complexity
• Assist in training and developing Business Accounting staff
• Help develop, build, and manage client relationships

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred
• 6–8 years relevant experience
• CPA is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000—$96,000 USD
• Pay rate will depend on factors including years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other position requirements, and firm business practices.
• Benefits and work flexibility options are included, with the opportunity to work at the Chesterfield office, the Downtown St. Louis office, remotely, adopt a hybrid approach, or switch between these options as preferred.

Location

• Chesterfield office
• Downtown St. Louis office
• Remote work available (hybrid and/or switching between options as preferred)

Work Authorization

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