Senior Accountant in Columbia, Missouri at EBS Recruiters LLC

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data across multiple entities. This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, supporting financial reporting, performing complex reconciliations, and contributing to the overall success of the accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate accounting support across multiple entities, contributing to financial statement preparation and reporting
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments and transaction documentation
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Perform routine and complex reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, including cash, debt, revenue, and expense accounts
• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capital projects, depreciation, and asset tracking
• Execute month-end close procedures and support financial statement reviews and audits
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and other accounting-related reporting as needed
• Maintain data accuracy across ERP systems and financial reporting platforms
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and complex financial issues
• Support accounting activities related to entity integrations, acquisitions, and high-volume transactions
• Assist with the development and improvement of internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures
• Serve as a technical accounting resource and provide guidance on GAAP-related matters

**Must be located within commutable distance to Columbia, MO**

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred
• CPA designation preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with multiple entities, acquisitions, or complex accounting environments is a plus