Staff Accountant

Job Details: Job Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO, Salary Range: $58000.00 - $62000.00Salary, PRIMARY 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

Pay Range: $58,000 - $62,000