Job DetailsJob Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO 63104PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Staff Accountant provide an opportunity for exposure to all business cycles within HLK including Billing & Receivables, Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance, Treasury & Banking, Vendor Management & Payables, and Reporting & Analysis. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Standard reporting and analysis (50%) • Support monthly close and financial statement preparation through: o Recurring Journal Entries o Balance sheet account reconciliation o Payroll tax reconciliation • Prepare client billing and invoicing • Assist in the processing of vendor invoices • Processing weekly vendor payment runs Issue resolution, data research and new analysis/metric development (40%) • Analyze trends and actual vs budget variations in revenue, expense and working capital • Assist leadership and client teams with issue resolution and data research as needed • Based on general observation as well as management input/feedback, develop new analyses and/or metrics designed to track operational initiatives, support business decisions and/or inform management about a topic or trend Process improvement / systems maintenance (10%) • Develop thorough working knowledge of ERP to ensure efficient utilization of system features and functionality • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Finance as well as other functional areas of the business • Participate in inter-departmental and client-based project teams focused on various process development / improvement initiatives MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and Google Sheets • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality Education/Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting • Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of public/private accounting related roles • Specific marketing agency or similar service industry experience is a plus
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