<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with an organization in St. Charles seeking a full-time Controller. The Controller must possess good communication skills to manage the accounting department along with having strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and identify process improvement strategies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</p><p>· Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</p><p>· Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation</p><p>· Drive process improvements by leveraging technology and accounting systems to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting capabilities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· CPA, Bachelor degree in Accounting</p><p>· Public audit and supervisory experience with 10+ years of non-profit accounting</p><p>· Advanced Excel skills, Workday a plus</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan. For more information and a confidential discussion, please apply online or contact Ricky Rozycki via LinkedIn.</p>
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.
Senior Accountant Our company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team on an ongoing basis. If you excel at financial analysis, reconciliations, and leading accounting processes, we encourage you to apply for this key role. Key Responsibilities: Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies Analyze financial data and assist with budgeting and forecasting Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed Mentor entry level accounting staff and support training efforts Continuously improve accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency Why Join Us? Work with a collaborative and experienced finance team Opportunity for detail oriented growth and advancement Competitive compensation and benefits A dynamic work environment where your expertise is valued Strengthen our team with your expertise—apply today online or through our Robert Half app!
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a growing organization in Hazelwood, Missouri. This position will play a critical role in leading the close process, enhancing reporting accuracy, and partnering with operational leaders to support informed financial decision-making.<br>The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership capability, and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insight.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable and general ledger functions, while mentoring staff and promoting high-performance standards<br>• Manage monthly and annual close processes across multiple entities, including accruals, reconciliations, cutoffs, and supporting schedules<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet analyses, and intercompany allocations to maintain complete and accurate financial records<br>• Oversee financial reporting and analyze results to identify trends, explain variances, and provide meaningful updates to leadership<br>• Maintain the chart of accounts and drive consistency in financial reporting practices across the organization<br>• Supervise payment activity for vendors, contractors, credit cards, and prepaid expenses, ensuring timely processing and strong financial controls<br>• Partner with operations leaders to review spending patterns, identify inefficiencies, and recommend opportunities to improve cost management and profitability<br>• Develop and monitor cost and margin reporting, including metrics such as revenue, expense, and profit per mile across business segments<br>• Strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, and maintain organized documentation for contracts, leases, and other key financial records<br>• Provide financial analysis, KPI reporting, and business recommendations to help leadership evaluate performance and make sound operational decisions<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred<br>• Progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities<br>• Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting<br>• Experience supporting multi-entity environments preferred<br>• Ability to analyze financial results and communicate findings clearly to both finance and operations stakeholders<br>• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit support, and process improvement<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP or accounting systems<br>• Industry experience in transportation, logistics, or a related operational environment is preferred<br><br>Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.