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Accountant 2 (2-4 years)
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Robert Half
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a property-focused team in Missouri. This contract position will partner closely with financial and facility leadership to keep records accurate, support reporting deadlines, and help maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end accounting activities, including transaction review, account analysis, accrual entries, reconciliations, and support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports with a high level of accuracy, ensuring deliverables meet internal standards and client expectations.
- Maintain accounting records across databases, spreadsheets, and financial systems to track revenue, expenses, receipts, and cash flow activity.
- Investigate account variances and transaction details, using data analysis to identify issues and communicate findings to management when follow-up is needed.
- Work closely with clients, operations teams, property leadership, and corporate partners to address accounting questions and provide timely financial support.
- Follow established accounting policies and internal control practices, while raising discrepancies, process concerns, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
- Assist with audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting both internal and external review processes.
- Provide administrative and clerical assistance related to finance operations as needed to support department priorities and workflow demands. Requirements
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience in a finance-related environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, cash management, and financial reporting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and work effectively with complex spreadsheets.
- Experience using accounting platforms or property/real-estate accounting software such as Yardi is preferred.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to organize and prioritize a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines.