Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity in St. Louis, Missouri. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, maintain the integrity of financial records, and help ensure accurate reporting. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and will partner closely with stakeholders to keep accounting operations running smoothly and in compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, reviewing entries, and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Manage general ledger activity and verify that financial data is recorded accurately and consistently across accounts.
• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and related documentation to maintain strong accounting controls.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Support financial statement audit activity by organizing requested materials, responding to auditor inquiries, and addressing follow-up items.
• Analyze accounting results and identify issues that may affect reporting accuracy, completeness, or compliance.
• Collaborate with internal partners to improve accounting workflows and strengthen day-to-day financial processes.
• Maintain thorough documentation for accounting transactions and ensure records align with company policies and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing month-end close activities within a corporate or business accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries and completing detailed account reconciliations.
• Ability to support financial statement audits and provide accurate, organized audit documentation.
• Solid understanding of accounting controls and the ability to identify and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to accuracy, deadlines, and detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work successfully with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setting.

Compensation

Based on experience

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