Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a growing organization in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role offers strong visibility to leadership and the opportunity to drive process improvements and efficiencies across the function. The position is hybrid and located in the Saint Louis, MO area, great salary and benefits, collaborative, team-focused environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP/standards
• Develop, implement, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Coordinate external audits and ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner cross-functionally to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Prepare and present financial reports and insights to leadership
• Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and accounting records

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred, BIG4 experience, public accounting or combo is a plus
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including management/leadership
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting systems and Excel
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively

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.


By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."