Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who values meaningful work, accuracy, and collaboration. As an Accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements. This position offers the chance to apply your analytical skills across a range of accounting functions—from payroll and reconciliations to audits and financial reporting—while contributing to the overall efficiency and transparency of financial operations. It’s an ideal fit for someone who enjoys both independent work and teamwork within a supportive environment that values integrity, accountability, and professional growth.

Job Description:

• Maintain and update payroll schedules; assist with payroll reconciliations and provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare financial statements and cash balance reports for various funds.
• Review daily revenue collections and prepare daily deposit slips.
• Audit departmental accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze accounting procedures and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Prepare statements of appropriations and expenditures.
• Assist in preparing schedules and reconciliations for annual audits.
• Process payroll on both bi-weekly and monthly schedules, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and leave balances.
• Calculate and process benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare and file required payroll tax reports, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and leave.
• Prepare year-end payroll activities, including W-2s, 1099-Rs, and related reporting.
• Support financial department projects and assist with other accounting duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Proven experience in accounting; governmental accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare comprehensive financial reports.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics

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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, Work at office, Local area,

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