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Senior Accountant

1/6/2026

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.

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

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