JOB DETAILS
Senior Accountant
Companyebs recruiters LLC
LocationChesterfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 6, 2026
About The Company
At ebs Recruiters, we focus our vast experience in accounting, finance and human resources on one single mission – to find "the perfect fit" for you.
ebs recruits for Fortune 500 corporations, public accounting firms and small businesses in St. Louis and beyond. Our clients count on our superior service, our uncompromising ethics and our extensive network of accounting, finance, human resources and supply chain professionals.
We conduct customized searches at all levels, from entry level to executive, both permanent and temporary. Our approach is solution-oriented. We listen to our clients, clarify their needs and go the extra mile to ensure the right match. Every candidate and every search is an investment, and we never settle for less than perfect.
You can count on ebs for a perfect fit, every time.
About the Role
Description
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Accountant to take on diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, along with the ability to adapt to new processes and proactively improve them.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, including high-volume cash, credit card, and third-party deposits
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of cash, ACH, and other disbursements
- Partner with internal teams to investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies
- Compile data and prepare monthly sales and use tax returns
- Coordinate timely payment of sales tax deposits
- Monitor sales tax rate and exemption changes and support system updates as needed
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and recurring entries
- Record bank fees, credit card processing fees, and interest transactions
- Account for third-party service activity, including deposits, adjustments, and accruals
- Reconcile high-risk balance sheet accounts and assist with variance analysis
- Review income statement expenses and provide explanations for fluctuations
- Support financial statements, internal reporting, allocations, roll-forwards, and tie-outs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, including debit/credit accounting, complex reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Experience with general ledger systems and large ERP environments
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
- Self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities
- Proactive mindset focused on process improvement and automation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention To DetailCollaborationGAAPGeneral Ledger SystemsERP EnvironmentsMicrosoft ExcelProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsProcess ImprovementCommunication Skills
Categories
Finance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will perform bank reconciliations, ensure accurate recording of disbursements, and prepare tax returns. They will also support financial statements and assist with variance analysis.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
44
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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