Senior Accountant

MeeDerby
  • Springfield, MO
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description


Senior Accountant (On-site) — Springfield, MO

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Senior Accountant to join our client's collaborative Accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. In this role, you’ll support the financial operations of a large employee-owned (ESOP) staffing organization by maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close and reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls. This is a team-first environment—cross-training and stepping in to support one another is part of the culture.

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (on-site)
Compensation: Competitive base salary

Why Join

  • Employee-owned

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • 401(k)

  • Wellness program 

  • Educational Assistance Plan

What You’ll Do
This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close processes, with exposure across branch operations.

Core responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close

  • Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

  • Analyze financial data and build reports for management review

  • Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements

  • Review Accounts Payable check runs and verify payment accuracy

  • Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting

  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls

  • Partner with payroll, HR, and branch operations to resolve accounting questions/issues

Payroll (support/backup coverage)

  • Day-to-day payroll processing, tax filings, and W-2s are handled by the payroll team

  • This role builds working knowledge of payroll to provide backup coverage, help answer payroll-related questions, and assist during year-end peak periods

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (preferred)

  • Advanced Excel skills (required): formulas, Pivot Tables, and data analysis

  • Exposure to payroll accounting, financial reporting, or multi-location operations is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail, judgment, and confidentiality

  • Able to manage multiple priorities; proactive communicator and collaborator

Job Number 8182

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, MO

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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