Senior Accountant

Wertz & Associates
  • St. Louis, MO
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Accountant | St. Louis, MO

    We're currently partnered with a top public accounting firm in the St. Louis area that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their growing team.

    This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to take on more responsibility within engagements, work closely with clients, and continue building both technical and leadership skills in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Leading and completing compilation, review, and audit engagements
    • Assisting with planning and execution of attest engagements
    • Evaluating internal controls and performing audit testing
    • Communicating directly with clients to gather and clarify information
    • Supervising and mentoring staff accountants on engagements
    • Preparing various tax returns (corporate, partnership, individual, fiduciary) as needed
    • Supporting special projects and firm initiatives

    What they're looking for:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
    • 2+ years of public accounting experience
    • CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
    • Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

    Why this opportunity stands out:

    • Exposure to a variety of audit, accounting, and tax engagements
    • Hands-on experience with client relationships and engagement ownership
    • Family-oriented, team-driven culture
    • Clear path for career growth and advancement
    • Competitive compensation and benefits package
    • Strong focus on professional development and mentorship
    • Established firm with a strong reputation and long-term stability

    Compensation:

    $75,000 – $100,000 base + bonus potential

    This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior-level professional who wants to continue developing technically while stepping into more leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSt. Louis, MO

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Corporate Taxunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Fiduciaryunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)unmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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