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Accounting Manager

1/6/2026

The Accounting Manager oversees general accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting for a multi-unit organization. Key tasks include managing the monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting audits.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

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

The Accounting Manager supports a multi-unit organization by overseeing general accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for managing the monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and driving accounting excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the monthly general ledger close, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations
Ensure accurate recording of accounting transactions, including payroll-related activity
Support preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and variance analyses
Perform consolidation activities and support year-end financial audits
Conduct accounting research and provide guidance on appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP
Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate financial variances
Oversee fixed asset accounting, including tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and reporting
Support treasury-related activities as needed
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors, providing documentation and audit support
Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Identify and recommend process, system, and control improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Lead or support special projects to meet departmental and organizational objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
5+ years of senior-level accounting experience in a corporate environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience with federal, state, local, and corporate compliance regulations
In-depth knowledge of financial statements and variance analyses
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong working knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven team player

Key Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingUS GAAPAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedERP SystemsJournal EntriesReconciliationsVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsTreasury ActivitiesFixed Asset AccountingProcess Improvement