Overview
Staff Accountant Jobs in Greater St. Louis at Burchard and Associates, Inc.
Title: Staff Accountant
Company: Burchard and Associates, Inc.
Location: Greater St. Louis
Successful privately held company in the St. Louis area is growing again! Our client is hiring a Staff Accountant who will support key accounting and financial operations, including complex clerical and intercompany transactions, disbursements, freight reconciliations, and general department support. This role reports to the Assistant Controller, but will also work closely with the Controller and other team Managers. This role will start with heavy clerical responsibilities but will evolve into more complex financial projects. Excellent career growth opportunity for someone that wants to be involved in many areas of accounting and finance. Base salary range $58,000 – $72,000.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with complex accounts payable transactions, troubleshoot issues, and resolve discrepancies.
• Invoice inbound and outbound freight charges, complete related month-end reporting, and reconcile the clearing account.
• Assist with daily transactional activities and audits, including reporting and data management within the ERP system.
• Set up new customers and vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to resolve discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Support special projects and assist with tasks or responsibilities that require additional help.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades, validating new features and ensuring thorough testing.
• Develop, draft, and revise SOPs.
• Help keep financial records accurate, support our accounting systems and updates, and assist with process improvements and special projects.
Education and Experience Desired:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 1-5 years of general ledger accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skillset
- Experience with an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics is a plus!)
- Examples of the following in your background:
• Get it Done: Complete tasks with minimal supervision, solve problems with a positive attitude, and work collaboratively.
• Raise the Standard: Strive for continuous improvement, be open to learning and teaching, and aim to be the best in the industry.
• Do the Right Thing: Value honesty and integrity, see the big picture, and lead by example with humility and confidence.
• Passion for Service: Be responsive and dedicated to customers and ensure promises are met.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.
