Staff Accountant

Recruiting Partner: Marcia Recks

Saint Louis, Missouri | Accounting & Finance | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 177875

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to accuracy, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure the integrity of financial data.

Staff Accountant Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to 80K (DOE)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional growth, development, and advancement
  • Stable, team-oriented work environment

Staff Accountant Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
  • Prepare and record journal entries and adjusting entries
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations
  • Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and analyze balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Record financial transactions accurately and ensure proper documentation
  • Review financial records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation
  • Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules, as applicable
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

 

JOB ID: 177875

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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