Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support treasury and accounts payable activities for a large retail organization in Saint Louis, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, multi-location environment and can manage cash activity, reconciliations, and payment operations with precision. The role will work closely with store operations and internal finance partners to resolve variances, maintain accurate records, and help strengthen day-to-day financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile daily cash activity for a broad network of retail locations, researching mismatches and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.
• Import armored carrier cash collection data and record related accounting entries accurately within financial systems.
• Prepare and post month-end entries related to cash shortages and cash in transit for store operations across North America.
• Collaborate with store operations teams to investigate cash variances, track open items, and drive issues to resolution.
• Support new store launches by coordinating payment processing setup, cash collection arrangements, banking needs, and opening cash funds.
• Review invoices from cash collection vendors, confirm billing accuracy, and address discrepancies with service providers when needed.
• Oversee administration of the corporate credit card program, including user support and issue resolution.
• Complete bank reconciliations within monthly close timelines and follow up on outstanding reconciling items until cleared.
• Manage accounts payable payment runs and record recurring direct debit activity to ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, streamline workflows, and enhance the efficiency of treasury and payables processes.