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12 results for Payroll Accountant in St. Louis, MO

Payroll Manager
  • Fenton, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Manager Opportunity</strong></p><p>One of our well-known clients is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This is a strong on-site leadership opportunity within a stable, reputable organization offering excellent benefits and career growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple locations</li><li>Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency</li><li>Oversee payroll operations and drive continuous improvement</li></ul><p>This is more than just a payroll role—it’s an opportunity to join a respected organization in the Greater St. Louis area with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term growth potential.</p>
  • 2026-06-22T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to support treasury and accounts payable activities for a large retail organization in Saint Louis, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, multi-location environment and can manage cash activity, reconciliations, and payment operations with precision. The role will work closely with store operations and internal finance partners to resolve variances, maintain accurate records, and help strengthen day-to-day financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile daily cash activity for a broad network of retail locations, researching mismatches and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• Import armored carrier cash collection data and record related accounting entries accurately within financial systems.<br>• Prepare and post month-end entries related to cash shortages and cash in transit for store operations across North America.<br>• Collaborate with store operations teams to investigate cash variances, track open items, and drive issues to resolution.<br>• Support new store launches by coordinating payment processing setup, cash collection arrangements, banking needs, and opening cash funds.<br>• Review invoices from cash collection vendors, confirm billing accuracy, and address discrepancies with service providers when needed.<br>• Oversee administration of the corporate credit card program, including user support and issue resolution.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations within monthly close timelines and follow up on outstanding reconciling items until cleared.<br>• Manage accounts payable payment runs and record recurring direct debit activity to ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve controls, streamline workflows, and enhance the efficiency of treasury and payables processes.
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting has partnered with an organization in St. Louis seeking a full-time Accountant. The Accountant must possess strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to work both independently and in a small team environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountant Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Support month-end close, including journal entries and financial reporting</p><p>·        Perform account and bank reconciliations</p><p>·        Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and evaluate performance</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountant Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><p>·        Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance</p><p>·        2+ years of general accounting</p><p>·        Intermediate Excel skills with NetSuite preferred</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>
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll/HR Specialist
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting Contract Talent is currently seeking an experienced Payroll/HR Specialist for a temporary opportunity with a growing organization. This position offers a strong opportunity to support a fast-paced accounting and HR function with both payroll processing and administrative HR responsibilities.<br><br>This role will support a multi-function business environment and will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while assisting with day-to-day HR and accounting support activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong Paycom experience, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage both structured payroll cycles and ad hoc administrative needs.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.<br>Review and submit timecards through Paycom, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established deadlines.<br>Work with department managers to ensure timely approval of employee timesheets.<br>Manage payroll deadlines, including submission approximately two business days prior to pay dates by 1:30 PM.<br>Handle manual payroll adjustments, including differential pay for specialized situations (e.g., overnight travel pay), tracked via spreadsheet and entered into Paycom.<br>Support HR administrative functions, including onboarding and offboarding activities.<br>Assist with open enrollment administration within Paycom.<br>Maintain organized HR and payroll documentation in accordance with internal procedures.<br>Provide general administrative support across HR and accounting functions.<br>Assist with basic accounts payable tasks as needed and cross-train to support payroll/AP coverage.<br><br>Qualifications<br>1+ years of relevant payroll, HR, or accounting support experience.<br>Hands-on experience using Paycom strongly preferred.<br>Understanding of payroll processing cycles, timekeeping systems, and basic HR administration.<br>Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.<br>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general administrative systems.<br>Strong organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br>Experience supporting both payroll and HR functions in a small to mid-sized organization.<br>Exposure to accounts payable processes.<br>Familiarity with benefits administration and open enrollment support.<br>Ability to adapt to a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.<br><br>Additional Details<br>Temporary opportunity.<br>Onsite role with flexible working hours (approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM).<br>Immediate start preferred, ideally next week.<br>Opportunity to support both payroll and HR operations within a collaborative team environment.<br><br>If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step, call us at (314) 262-4344 for immediate consideration. We look forward to speaking with qualified candidates!
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong></p><p>Are you looking to grow your career in accounting and gain valuable experience in a reputable organization? We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on an ongoing basis.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts</li><li>Reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Perform data entry and accurately maintain financial records</li><li>Assist with payment runs and check preparation</li><li>Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues</li><li>Support the accounting team with additional administrative tasks as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Work alongside a collaborative and supportive team</li><li>Opportunity to gain experience with a leading organization</li><li>Ongoing role with potential for growth and advancement</li></ul><p>Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today online or through our Robert Half app!</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting has partnered with an organization in St. Louis seeking a full-time Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant must possess strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to work both independently and in a small team environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Senior Accountant Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Support month-end close, including journal entries and financial reporting</p><p>·        Perform account and bank reconciliations</p><p>·        Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Senior Accountant Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><p>·        Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance</p><p>·        2+ years of general accounting</p><p>·        Intermediate Excel skills with Dynamics GP preferred</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>
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • Accounting Clerk A well respected, growing service organization is looking to permanent an Accounting Clerk. In this role, you will be responsible for matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). This dynamic team environment offers you a great work space/office, excellent benefits and great career advancement opportunity. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities ·      Support accounts payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching &amp; filing ·      Support Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance ·      General accounting and administration support: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects ·      Correct transaction documents, which may require revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions ·      Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes. ·      Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources ·      Post financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment ·      Reconcile discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required ·      Assist in budgetary control by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers ·      Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Please apply online or through our Robert Half app
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Bridgeton, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with an organization searching for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accrual accounting, and experience supporting annual audit processes. <br><br>Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will: <br>• Reconcile bank accounts, prepare and post journal entries, and complete general ledger account reconciliations.<br>• Perform variance analysis on income and expense accounts for reasonableness.<br>• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.<br>• Support internal and external audits by creating schedules, reports, and documentation.<br>• Strengthen internal control systems and ensure compliance with accounting policies.<br>• Prepare future revenue estimates.<br>• Perform other duties as assigned.<br><br>Desired Senior Accountant qualifications: <br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or business <br>• 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience and strong knowledge of GAAP accounting<br>• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems <br>• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data modeling.<br>• Experience with PowerBI or AI Automation is a plus. <br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of the organization.<br><br>Our client offers a competitive benefits package and base salary to $90k. For immediate consideration, please apply online to this role; you may also contact Craig Lavelle via LinkedIn or via phone at 314-279-7382.
  • 2026-06-08T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting Contract Talent is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for an onsite opportunity with our client. This role is open due to an upcoming departure on the team and offers flexibility for either full-time or part-time hours. The ideal candidate will have prior AP experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities include:<br>Invoice entry and processing credit memos<br>Cutting and printing checks<br>Processing ACH and wire payments<br>Recording check deposits<br>Managing positive pay activities<br>Monitoring company bank accounts and handling related activity<br>Processing refund requests<br>Managing the AP email inbox and responding to vendor payment requests<br>Supporting general accounts payable functions<br>Assisting with account reconciliations, if capable<br><br>Requirements:<br>2+ years of accounts payable experience<br>Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred<br>Candidates who are highly tech savvy and able to learn systems quickly will also be considered<br>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills<br>Ability to manage payment requests and prioritize tasks effectively<br>Professional communication skills<br><br>Additional Details:<br>Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM<br>Flexible hours available: full-time or part-time (minimum 24 hours/week)<br>Duration: Ongoing opportunity with potential for temp-to-hire<br>Work Environment: Onsite<br>Dress Code: Business Casual<br><br>If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step, call us at (314) 262-4344 for immediate consideration. We look forward to speaking with qualified candidates!
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Washington, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting has partnered with an organization in Franklin County seeking a full-time Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager must be able to work independently with a high attention to detail and possess strong communication skills to manage the accounting department.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Manager Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to support strategic decision-making</p><p>·        Oversee inventory accounting, including tracking, valuation, and reconciliations</p><p>·        Lead cost accounting efforts, including variance analysis and margin insights</p><p>·        Strengthen internal controls to improve compliance and operational effectiveness</p><p>·        Translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Manager Minimum Qualifications: </strong></p><p>·        Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance</p><p>·        5+ years of full cycle accounting within a manufacturing industry</p><p>·        Supervisory experience</p><p>·        Advanced Excel skills required</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>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk A growing commercial real estate company has an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Receivable (A/R) detail oriented. In this position, you will enter, post and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging report, place billing and collection calls, maintain cash receipts journal, update, and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L. The team is rapidly growing into their new location and needs a self-starter to join the accounting team! You will be processing full-cycle AP, handling 200+ invoices per week, with high attention to detail. If you are looking for a company that offers great career growth potential and an impressive benefits package, this could be a great match for you. You will begin as a contract employee with the opportunity for conversion into a permanent position. Responsibilities ·      Perform a variety of basic accounting tasks in accordance with standard procedures, including general accounting tasks at field sites, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll liaison activities ·      Reconcile bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in various ledgers ·      Input timesheet data ·      Verify of documents and codes ·      Process payments and compiling segments of monthly closings and annual reports ·      Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization ·      Provides information as requested to shippers, customers, the sales/marketing department and other stake holder ·      Collections: contact existing clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans Please apply online or through our Robert Half app
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Cost Accountant
  • Cahokia, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate and consistent product costing within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will play a critical part in supporting plant leadership and corporate finance teams by delivering hands-on cost accounting expertise and ensuring operational stability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee standard and actual cost accounting processes for a high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing variances such as usage, yield, labor, and overhead, and collaborate with operations to identify trends and root causes.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.</p><p>• Update standard costs and review bills of materials and routings to ensure alignment with production changes.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to internal controls and cost accounting policies to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Provide detailed cost analysis to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant operations, finance leadership, and corporate accounting teams to ensure seamless reporting and operational support.</p><p>• Act as a key resource for ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.</p>
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z