ESP Enterprises Inc. · 1 day ago
Accountant III
Greater St. Louis
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $89K/yr
5+ years expESP Enterprises Inc. is seeking a senior-level accounting professional to serve as a trusted financial partner. The Accountant III will be responsible for advanced financial analysis, reporting, and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while mentoring junior staff.
ConsultingManufacturingProject ManagementWarehousing
Hiring Manager
Lauren Saide
Responsibilities
Maintain and oversee the accuracy of the general ledger and financial records
Develop customized schedules to support monitoring of specific general ledger accounts
Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions
Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
Perform advanced variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
Generate and present detailed financial reports to leadership and external stakeholders
Assist with quarterly financial packages, including narratives, performance indicators, and variance explanations
Support annual budget development and periodic forecasting
Conduct monthly cost center reviews for accuracy and budget variance analysis
Monitor actual performance against budget and recommend cost control strategies
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations
Review financial aspects of third-party contracts in collaboration with business and legal partners
Lead audit preparation and act as a liaison with internal and external auditors
Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommend improvements
Support or lead implementation of new accounting systems or tools
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff
Review and approve work completed by lower-level accountants
Support cross-functional teams on special projects and operational reviews
Contribute to strategic financial planning initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency with accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Graduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
CPA, CFE, or CMA certification
Experience in public accounting, transportation, or government strongly preferred
Experience with SOX, IFRS, or other regulatory frameworks preferred
Experience with financial modeling or data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred
Prior public accounting experience
Company
ESP Enterprises Inc.
ESP Services (est.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase