Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a Contract position based in Missouri. In this role, you will partner closely with finance and property management teams to maintain accurate records, deliver meaningful reporting, and help keep day-to-day accounting activities running smoothly. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced accounting specialist who can exercise sound judgment, work independently, and provide guidance to other accounting staff.

Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate invoice processing activities, ensuring entries are complete, properly coded, and accurately recorded before submission.
• Maintain detailed financial records by organizing and overseeing transaction postings across accounting systems, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare expense-related documentation and variance reporting, confirming accuracy, policy compliance, and required approvals.
• Compile and analyze financial reports covering cash activity, payables, receivables, profit and loss, and other operational metrics for management review.
• Lead, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to Accountants and Accounting Coordinators.
• Support accounts payable or accounts receivable functions, including billing, cash application, payment processing, and related record maintenance as needed.
• Assist with budgeting support, vendor payment tracking, payroll-related documentation, and other accounting administration responsibilities assigned to the team.
• Monitor ledgers and reporting files to ensure financial data remains current, organized, and suitable for audit and operational use. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and transaction review.
• Hands-on experience with payment processing, expense reporting, and daily cash receipts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Yardi or similar property accounting software.
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Experience providing oversight or guidance to accounting staff in a fast-paced business environment.

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