General Ledger Accountant Job at Accounting Career Consultants, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Accounting Career Consultants
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to play a key role in the organization’s financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. As a General Ledger Accountant, you will gain hands-on experience with financial reporting, procurement processes, and month-end close activities. The role provides broad exposure across accounting functions, collaboration with experienced team members, and opportunities to develop skills in financial analysis and process improvement.

Job Description:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining the daily function of the general ledger, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with financial reporting. This role also involves procurement support, account analysis, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Key responsibilities include:
• Posting entries to the general ledger with accuracy and maintaining the integrity of the trial balance.
• Analyzing financial data and assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Supporting monthly and annual close processes.
• Maintaining purchasing files, records, and contracts, and ensuring proper expense allocation.
• Preparing and posting journal entries, maintaining the chart of accounts, and monitoring bookkeeping records.
• Supporting procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and timely delivery of materials.
• Assisting in the preparation of audit reports and schedules.
• Providing backup support for accounts payable and accounting clerk functions.
• Managing petty cash, cash box, and processing weekly purchase orders.
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.

Experience:
• 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance, cost analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications

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Company Description

Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts
Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties.

Awards & Recognition:
2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked #63
2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies
2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms
2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

Job Tags

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