Senior Accountant (St. Louis, MO)

Job Summary As a Senior Accountant, you will support a multi‑unit organization through general accounting activities, internal controls, and financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities Preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month‑end closing in an efficient and timely manner. Assistance in the preparation and posting of routine accounting entries to General Ledger accounts. Preparation of analysis for the Inventory Excess & Obsolescence Reserve and collaboration with Inventory Management to determine reserve adjustments. Performing consolidating tasks and assisting with the year‑end financial audit. Completion of investigative analysis of accounting records to explain variances from financial statement review and inquiries from field or management personnel. Assistance with monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts. Maintenance and analysis of prepaid and accrual accounts, including recording journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of balances. Management of the Fixed Asset process, including the internal requisition process. Open lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders, co‑workers and management. Preparation of audit requests and assistance to auditors with inquiries. Understanding and maintenance of internal planning and control procedures. Recommendation of improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen controls, enhance business systems, and improve productivity. Completion of special projects ancillary to routine duties. Frequent management of multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Competencies Analytical – ability to manage complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data, design workflows and procedures. Problem‑solving – identification and resolution of problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully, developing alternative solutions, and working well in group problem‑solving situations. Technical skills – strong understanding of all accounting functions and related internal controls, ability to handle reasonable problem‑solving tasks. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (BA) from a four‑year college or university. 5+ years related experience; prior management experience preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls. In‑depth knowledge of monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial statements and standard variance analyses. Experience with state and local sales and use tax filings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with all levels of an organization. Acute attention to detail and strong prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Prior experience in the automotive or service industry preferred. Proficiency in MS Office Applications; expertise in Excel; experience with NetSuite a plus. Physical Job Requirements Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen. Long periods of sitting. Travel Compensation & Benefits The starting compensation is expected to be: $80,000.00 – $95,500.00 per year, dependent on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Paid time off Medical, dental, vision coverage 401(k) match (50% match on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution) EEO Statement Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portion of the application, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dealer Tire, LLC