Staff Accountant Job at Accounting Career Consultants, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Accounting Career Consultants
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to build a strong foundation in general accounting, grants management, and financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions while working closely with finance and administrative leadership. The position provides exposure to nonprofit or grant-funded accounting environments, opportunities to develop technical accounting skills, and mentorship from experienced professionals. This is an ideal role for recent graduates or those looking to grow their accounting career in a collaborative and mission-driven setting.

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant is an entry-level position reporting directly to the Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Preparing and posting monthly journal entries
• Reviewing grant-related expenditures to ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements
• Preparing financial and fiscal reports related to grant programs
• Assisting with reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Supporting the Controller, Director of Administration, and other administrative staff as needed
• Assisting with audits, reporting requests, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a directly related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum of one (1) year of related professional accounting experience, including internships or similar experience
• A graduate degree in a directly related field may substitute for one year of experience
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
• Familiarity with accounting software applications
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with Federal Cost Principles and Audit Requirements (2 CFR Part 200) is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Authorization to work in the United States

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Company Description

Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

Job Tags

Temporary work, Internship, Work at office, Local area,

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