Senior Accountant

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Saint Louis, MO, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Agency • Professional Services • Retail • Sales
The Role
Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules. Supports financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, internal and external audits, accounting policy application, and internal controls. Partners cross-functionally to resolve accounting matters, improves processes, supports automation and system enhancements, and mentors staff accountants.
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Senior Accountant


The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.


The Senior Accountant applies advanced accounting knowledge to manage assigned accounting areas, lead components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and support financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. This role partners cross‑functionally, supports internal and external audits, and contributes to continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of a global public company.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entry preparation, review, posting, and preparation of supporting schedules

  • Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and analyses while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies

  • Partner with finance, operations, and other cross‑functional teams to support business activities and resolve accounting matters

  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting conclusions

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency while supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives

  • Assist with interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures

  • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to staff accountants as appropriate

Qualifications

  • Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience Requirements: 4–6 years experience in relevant field

  • Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility


Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports


Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience working in a SOX‑compliant environment

  • Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments

  • Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting or close management systems

  • Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

  • Strong accounting judgment with a results‑oriented and continuous improvement mindset


Job Will Remain Open Until Filled


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Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.



Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute assigned aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entry preparation, review, posting, and preparation of supporting schedules

  • Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and analyses while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies

  • Partner with finance, operations, and other cross‑functional teams to support business activities and resolve accounting matters

  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and explaining accounting conclusions

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency while supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives

  • Assist with interpretation and application of accounting policies and procedures

  • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to staff accountants as appropriate

Qualifications

  • Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience Requirements: 4–6 years experience in relevant field

  • Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility


Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports


Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience working in a SOX‑compliant environment

  • Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments

  • Advanced spreadsheet proficiency and experience with enterprise accounting or close management systems

  • Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

  • Strong accounting judgment with a results‑oriented and continuous improvement mindset

Environmental & Physical Requirements


Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.


Additional Information Regarding Job Duties


Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.


Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4-6 years of experience in a relevant field
  • Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment
  • Ability to meet close and reporting deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet proficiency
  • Experience with enterprise accounting or close management systems
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong accounting judgment and continuous improvement mindset
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The Company
60,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Advantage Solutions is a business consulting and services company that helps consumer packaged goods brands and retailers improve sales and market execution. Its offerings include selling to retailers, retail merchandising, omnichannel marketing, experiential sampling, private-brand strategy, retail media, and aisle/shelf optimization. The company positions itself as a strategic extension of CPG sales and marketing teams, delivering brand, retailer, and omnichannel execution services.

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