Accountant II

Please find the job description below: Job Title: Accountant III Location: St. Louis, MO 63102 Hours: M - F | 8am - 4pm or 9am – 5pm Duration: 6+ Months(Temp to Hire) Start: ASAP Job Description: • Maintains and oversees the accuracy of the general ledger and financial records; develops customized schedules to facilitate the monitoring of specific general ledger accounts for financial managers. • Prepares and reviews complex journal entries, including those related to accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions. • Prepares, analyzes, and interprets financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory standards. • Performs advanced variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. • Generates and presents detailed financial reports to leadership; assists in the preparation of the quarterly financial package for the Board and third parties, including financial information, performance indicators, narratives of business events and variances, etc. • Assists in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; performs monthly reviews of assigned cost center reports for accuracy and variance to budget for current and year-to-date balances. • Monitors actual performance against budgets, providing recommendations for cost control and optimization. • Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations. • Ensures compliance with financial aspects of contracts with third parties; reviews and makes recommendations to contracts in collaboration with third parties and legal personnel. • Leads the preparation of audit schedules and liaises with auditors during internal and external audits; assists with providing financial information, footnotes, and supplemental/statistical schedules. • Identifies inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommends solutions for improvement. • Leads or participates in the implementation of new accounting software or tools. • Provides trainings, guidance, and mentorship to junior accountants and other team members. • Reviews and approves work completed by lower-level accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Supports cross-functional teams with financial expertise on special projects; reviews outstanding invoices and discusses key operations with business staff regarding their respective department reports. • Contributes to the development of strategic financial plans and initiatives. Skills: • In-Depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. • Proficiency in accounting software (ex. SAP, Oracle, and QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (ex. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with leadership and cross-functional teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines win a dynamic environment. • Experience with regulatory compliance such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), preferred. • Expertise in financial modeling and data visualization tools (ex. Power BI, Tableau) preferred. Minimum Requirement-: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in public accounting, transportation or government. Our preference is for a graduate degree in Accounting , business administration, or Finance; CPA, CFE, or CMA certification; and experience in public accounting. This position may become permanent based on performance Certificate: • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred