Staff Accountant

Hinshaw & Culbertson Llp - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Saint Louis, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in the Financial Reporting Department, handling day-to-day accounting tasks, financial analysis, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position involves preparing financial reports for Senior Management and requires a detail-oriented individual capable of effective communication across all levels of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for vendor maintenance, coordinating with Accounts Payable to ensure proper documentation and records.
• Preparation of journal entries.
• Reconcile assigned bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with annual audits and government surveys.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to senior leadership to help articulate performance trends and key drivers.
• Develop process solutions through automation, standardization, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with bookkeeping accounting programs such as Aderant and Iridium preferred.
• Experience in a professional service firm preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards, and best practices.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate results verbally to all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while keeping pace with changing internal and external customer demands.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong attention to detail; organized; self-starter.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• 35-hour work week