Staff Accountant

Jefferson Wells – a Sikich Company Contract | Approx. 3 months | $45/hour W2 (negotiable based on experience) *Contract to Hire may be possible for the right candidate. Hybrid - Greater St. Louis, MO Jefferson Wells, a Sikich Company is partnering with a client organization to identify an experienced Interim Staff Accountant to provide hands-on support to their finance team during a critical period. This role will be responsible for contributing to core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting month-end and audit processes. What You’ll Do Prepare and post general ledger journal entries along with supporting schedules Perform monthly account reconciliations and assist with quarterly reporting and year-end audit activities Maintain organized electronic records for transactions, including checks, deposits, and journal entry documentation Monitor and account for fixed assets, including depreciation calculations Manage investment account activity and compile monthly reporting packages Review and reconcile accounts receivable, including analysis of billing activity and collections Process and balance daily cash activity, including deposits, EFT transactions, and system uploads Coordinate distribution of incoming mail to appropriate internal teams What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Approximately 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a healthcare or hospital setting Familiarity with accounting systems and automated payroll platforms Exposure to not-for-profit accounting environments is a plus Technical & Professional Skills Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting Experience working with general ledger processes, including journal entries and reconciliations Ability to contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions) and common ERP/accounting systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks) Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Effective communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a