Sr. Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a corporate accounting team in Clayton, Missouri on a Contract basis. This interim opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can step in quickly, support critical close activities, and help maintain consistency across daily accounting operations. The role offers a hybrid schedule after initial onsite training and is expected to continue for approximately 2-3+ months while the organization completes its permanent hiring process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage core corporate accounting activities that support accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping meet established close deadlines.<br>• Record and post journal entries with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare, update, and maintain accounting workpapers to support reconciliations, close tasks, and audit readiness.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items efficiently.<br>• Provide support for accrual accounting and lease-related accounting processes as part of routine close responsibilities.<br>• Administer expense reporting workflows through Chrome River and assist with related accounting follow-up as needed.<br>• Assist with general ledger activities and provide broader accounting support across the team based on business priorities.<br>• Support process efficiency efforts tied to close improvement, automation, and technology-enabled accounting workflows where applicable.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a Senior Accountant or similar corporate accounting role.<br>• Demonstrated success supporting month-end close in a fast-paced accounting environment.<br>• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.<br>• Experience preparing detailed accounting workpapers and maintaining organized supporting documentation.<br>• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to use Pivot Tables for analysis and reporting.<br>• Strong analytical ability with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.<br>• Ability to work independently, communicate professionally, and collaborate effectively with internal teams.<br>• Availability to work onsite during the initial onboarding period and additional hours during close cycles when needed.
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- Clayton, MO
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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- We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a corporate accounting team in Clayton, Missouri on a Contract basis. This interim opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can step in quickly, support critical close activities, and help maintain consistency across daily accounting operations. The role offers a hybrid schedule after initial onsite training and is expected to continue for approximately 2-3+ months while the organization completes its permanent hiring process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage core corporate accounting activities that support accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping meet established close deadlines.<br>• Record and post journal entries with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare, update, and maintain accounting workpapers to support reconciliations, close tasks, and audit readiness.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items efficiently.<br>• Provide support for accrual accounting and lease-related accounting processes as part of routine close responsibilities.<br>• Administer expense reporting workflows through Chrome River and assist with related accounting follow-up as needed.<br>• Assist with general ledger activities and provide broader accounting support across the team based on business priorities.<br>• Support process efficiency efforts tied to close improvement, automation, and technology-enabled accounting workflows where applicable.
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z