Kforce Inc ยท 4 days ago
Accountant III
St Louis, MO
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$33/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expKforce Inc is seeking an Accountant III responsible for performing advanced and complex financial analysis, reporting, and accounting functions with minimal oversight. This role requires deep expertise in accounting principles and involves managing multiple priorities while proactively solving problems.
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Responsibilities
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
Ensures compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance
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 in a dynamic environment
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered; Additional requirements may be designated by position
Preferred
IT coursework preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
5 years of related professional experience preferred; public transportation or governmental accounting preferred
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
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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