Senior Accountant
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
TITLE:
Senior Accountant
LOCATION:
St. Louis MO
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Senior Accountant you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will maintain the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. This role will be involved in driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices across the organization. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with accounting professionals and serve as a transformational leader ensuring that the organization is following best in class digital solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares journal entries analyzes accounts prepares statements and assists with monthly closing and accounting reports.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries for accounts including general ledger and document business transactions.
- Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures.
- Resolves and corrects accounting discrepancies.
- Prepares documentation of processes and procedures and recommends improvements.
- Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
- Researches and explains general ledger account variances to trend and prior year.
- Monitors and reviews accounting and related systems reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Explains accounting policies to staff.
- Ensure compliance with company corporate policies and procedures GAAP and SOX standards.
- Interacts and supports internal and external auditors in completing audits.
- Recommends develops and maintains financial databases software and manual filing systems.
- Drive continuous process improvements which includes standardizing automating and enhancing processes.
- Support ongoing and new projects
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
- 3 years required 5 years preferred of accounting experience
- Public accounting experience is strongly preferred Big 4 or other national firm experience preferred
- CPA qualified preferred
- Working knowledge of Oracle QuickBooks FCCS or equivalent ERP system preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP financial statements internal controls and SOX requirements
- Accounting theory and application of principles and practices
- Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting
- Analysis and interpretation of complex financial and statistical data
- Assembly and preparation of data for reports
- Strong office and computer skills demonstrated ability with Microsoft Excel preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to prepare examine and verify financial reports
- Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Able to research and analyze varieties of information
Additional Information :
This position reports to the Controller
All interested candidates should visit and select the Why Ascent / Careers tab to apply for the position..
Ascent LLC offers a full benefits package including medical dental vision STD/LTD life insurance 401(k) PTO paid holidays casual work environment and more.
Ascent LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race age gender sexual orientation gender identity religion disability national origin protected military or veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company. Ascent LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive and we understand that having a wide range of experiences viewpoints and backgrounds help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite
About Company
Ascent, LLC delivers solutions for every aspect of mission critical operations and infrastructure – from data center design and builds, all the way through operations and maintenance support, maximizing uninterrupted performance. With more than two decades of experience, Ascent serves ... View more
