About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO 63104PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of the Staff Accountant provide an opportunity for exposure to all business cycles within HLK including Billing & Receivables, Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance, Treasury & Banking, Vendor Management & Payables, and Reporting & Analysis.
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Standard reporting and analysis (50%)
• Support monthly close and financial statement preparation through:
o Recurring Journal Entries
o Balance sheet account reconciliation
o Payroll tax reconciliation
• Prepare client billing and invoicing
• Assist in the processing of vendor invoices
• Processing weekly vendor payment runs
Issue resolution, data research and new analysis/metric development (40%)
• Analyze trends and actual vs budget variations in revenue, expense and working capital
• Assist leadership and client teams with issue resolution and data research as needed
• Based on general observation as well as management input/feedback, develop new analyses and/or metrics designed to track operational initiatives, support business decisions and/or inform management about a topic or trend
Process improvement / systems maintenance (10%)
• Develop thorough working knowledge of ERP to ensure efficient utilization of system features and functionality
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Finance as well as other functional areas of the business
• Participate in inter-departmental and client-based project teams focused on various process development / improvement initiatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and Google Sheets
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of public/private accounting related roles
• Specific marketing agency or similar service industry experience is a plus
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