We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position involves managing a range of financial operations, including oversight of billing, reporting, and financial analysis, while offering guidance to accounting staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting practices and excel at maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and entry of invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.<br>• Maintain and update financial records using accounting systems, spreadsheets, and databases to track expenditures, revenues, and cash flow.<br>• Prepare and review expense reports, ensuring they comply with established policies and procedures.<br>• Compile and analyze financial reports, summarizing key statistics such as cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss statements.<br>• Supervise and provide direction to Accounting Coordinators and Accountants at the entry level.<br>• Manage accounts payable or receivable processes, including billing, data entry, vendor contracts, and payroll as needed.<br>• Ensure the accuracy of ledgers and financial documentation while maintaining organized records.<br>• Support property and facility managers with financial tasks and provide consultation on tax, billing, and accounting matters.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations, including month-end close processes and journal entries.<br>• Monitor compliance with financial policies and ensure all transactions align with regulatory standards.