Staff Accountant

Accounting Career Consultants

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Consulting, Credit Cards, Data Analysis, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Work, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Regulations, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Journal Entries, Leadership, List Search, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Project Tracking, Reconciliation, Regulations, Support Documentation
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
Today
Job Description
Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

Very good work/life balance for an accounting job. Mostly 40 hours/week and very rarely over 45 hours even during close week. The company grew 50% from 2024 to 2025 with continued growth expected over the next several years. They are moving to a new central location near Clayton.

Job Description:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Track and reconcile project/job costs related to environmental field work, remediation projects, and service contracts
• Support billing processes, including time & materials, fixed-price, and project-based invoicing
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor and subcontractor payments
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Support Controller during financial statement audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and regulatory support materials
• Collaborate with operations and field leadership to ensure accurate financial information is being entered into the ERP system
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analyses
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable environmental and financial regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience,
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience using an accounting based ERP system is a plus

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Company Description
Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

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Accounting Career Consultants