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

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes while contributing to core accounting functions and month-end close. This role provides insight into financial performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and helps enhance reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and financial planning processes; monitor performance against budget
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review account reconciliations
• Manage sales tax processes, including journal entries and filings (Avalara experience preferred)
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and related accounting
• Perform lease accounting under ASC 842
• Support vehicle fleet accounting, including reporting and journal entries
• Analyze expenses versus budget and provide insights
• Develop and maintain financial reports and assist with report creation
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and management reports
• Support audit processes and year-end activities
• Cross-train and assist with other accounting functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Flexible and able to work additional hours as needed
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team