Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce is partnering with a client in Clayton, MO to identify an Accounting Manager to help drive consistency and efficiency across the organization's accounting operations. This role will focus on strengthening internal controls and standardizing processes while working closely with finance and operational leaders to understand current workflows, provide strategic support, and lead smooth transition initiatives that minimize disruption to the business.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee general ledger integrity and prepare non-routine entries related to acquisitions and complex transactions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; Deliver KPIs and financial insights to leadership
• Assist with treasury activities, including cash flow management and banking administration
• Manage payroll accounting, accruals, and serve as liaison for payroll systems and vendors
• Supervise and develop team members, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across accounting and reporting functions
• Lead system and process integrations for newly acquired or affiliated entities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain strong internal controls; support audit processes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5-7 years of general accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• 25% Travel required

Preferred:

• CPA or PMP certification
• Experience with multi-site payroll and ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, BILL)
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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