Senior Accountant in St. Louis, Missouri at EBS Recruiters LLC

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor within a fast-growing, multi-entity organization operating in a highly regulated industry. This role supports the Controller and finance leadership through disciplined close execution, complex reconciliations, audit support, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a high-accountability environment with evolving processes. This position requires the ability and willingness to meet the demands of a growing organization. This is a contract role, with the potential to be hired on permanently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Own assigned balance sheet accounts, including complex reconciliations and variance analysis
• Manage intercompany transactions and multi-entity accounting activities
• Reconcile debt, interest, fixed assets, accruals, reserves, and equity accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual activity
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate data flows into the general ledger
• Support accounting system enhancements and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to documentation, controls, and scalable accounting procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in multi-entity and intercompany environments
• Experience preparing and supporting audits
• Background in financial services, banking, or similarly regulated industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, data analysis)
• NetSuite experience preferred or similar ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong integrity, attention to detail, and communication skills