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Staff Accountant

St. Louis
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Finance and Accounting

Overview

We are hiring a Staff Accountant for our sister company EDF. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records through recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries. The Staff Accountant assists in various aspects of financial management, including accounts payable and receivable, while contributing to month-end and year-end closing activities. The Staff Accountant will aid in the preparation of financial reports, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Focus is on tactical activities
  • Completes assigned day-to-day work independently
  • Upholds operational objectives and standards
  • Collaborative and engaged team member in area of responsibility working to achieve departmental goals and objectives
  • Identifies and escalates issues within job responsibilities and assists in their resolution
  • Executes strategic opportunities and solutions within area of responsibility
  • Participates in initiatives to achieve department objectives and strategic plans
  • Works effectively as part of a team
  • Proactively seeks training and development activities for self

The Staff Accountant is accountable and/or responsible for the following as it pertains to the Holding Company’s subsidiary, EDF Mission Critical Group:

  • Implementing and maintaining process for all registration, business, and other licensing
  • Processing all expense reports accurately and efficiently
  • Reconciling and posting company credit card transactions
  • Performing month-end financial close activities
  • Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
  • Posting cash receipts daily
  • Preparing sales and use tax returns for multiple states, and personal property returns and declarations
  • Entering monthly accruals and saving audit reports
  • Customer account setup, invoicing, and light collections efforts
  • Maintain Avalara sales tax setups and ensure accuracy in reporting
  • Posting payroll to the general ledger and jobs, when applicable
  • Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Maintaining fixed asset ledgers and accurate reporting for additions, disposals, depreciation expense, and gains/losses
  • Coding of overhead invoices and processing weekly check and ACH disbursements
  • Prepare and present monthly financial package to management
  • Assist with various Brinkmann Constructors financial activities and additional duties as requested by management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Workday experience is a plus

Working Conditions:

  • The Staff Accountant's work is primarily performed indoors at Brinkmann’s corporate office
  • This role requires regular office hours, with potential for extended hours during reporting cycles
  • Light physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 10 pounds and some
  • Standing, walking, sitting, talking and/or hearing

 

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

  • 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
  • annual bonus program
  • company-contributed 401K
  • competitive salary with annual merit increase

WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
  • paid parental leave
  • work-life balance
  • seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
  • paid birthday off

No agency submissions will be accepted. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.