Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Kforce Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Kforce Inc. in Saint Louis, MO, supporting a client’s financial operations. Kforce Inc. is a leading provider of professional staffing and consulting services, connecting skilled talent with businesses across various industries. This Accountant position offers a foundational opportunity to contribute to essential financial reporting and general accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. It is designed for an individual seeking to grow within a professional accounting environment, providing a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, St Louis, MO

• Mission: Support financial reporting and general accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, records, and various reports to ensure their accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Month-End Close: Assist actively with monthly close activities, which includes preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate and partner effectively with internal teams across different departments to resolve accounting-related inquiries and provide necessary financial insights.
• Operational Improvement: Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements within the accounting function, while also supporting audit requests as needed.
• Leadership Support: Execute other assigned duties as directed by leadership, ensuring continuity and flexibility in financial operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, demonstrating a solid theoretical and practical understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience: Bring 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience, with particular encouragement for candidates who have completed internships in the field.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with a working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Exhibit strong analytical capabilities coupled with a high attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks. Show the ability to effectively problem-solve and evaluate existing processes for potential improvements.