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Sr. Accountant
- Chesterfield, MO, United States
$33.88 to $39.23 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $33.88 to $39.23 USD / hour
- Closing date
- Experience
- At least 4 years of accounting experience in roles with broad general ledger responsibility.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization for a contract assignment expected to run approximately 6 to 8 weeks. This onsite role will provide hands-on support across core accounting operations, including cash activity oversight, close support, reconciliations, and reporting. The position is well suited for a highly organized individual who can work efficiently in a fast-moving setting and contribute quickly with minimal ramp-up time.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily cash positions and support treasury-related activities to help maintain accurate visibility into funds movement.
- Apply incoming customer payments and complete reconciliations to ensure accounts receivable records are correct and up to date.
- Create and record journal entries that support routine accounting operations and period-end reporting.
- Contribute to month-end and quarter-end close by preparing accruals, adjustments, and other required accounting entries.
- Review and maintain vendor master data to keep supplier information accurate, current, and properly documented.
- Prepare information for regulatory filings and assist in meeting reporting obligations with accuracy and timeliness.
- Complete account reconciliations, research variances, and resolve discrepancies across general ledger balances.
- Partner with accounting leadership on assigned projects and provide support for additional finance priorities as needed.
- At least 4 years of accounting experience in roles with broad general ledger responsibility.
- Working knowledge of month-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting fundamentals and general ledger accounting practices.
- Experience performing account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proficiency with Oracle or a similar enterprise accounting system.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and validate financial data.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an onsite environment.