Accountant Jobs in Saint Louis, MO

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Senior Accountant

Degree in Accounting Minimum required: 2-5 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting Banking or treasury experience a plus SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint...

Senior Accountant - Cost

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 hours ago

Kforce's client in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant - Cost....

Property Staff Accountant

  • Clayton, MO (7 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Clayton, MO (7 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 9 hours ago

Kforce's client in Clayton, MO is seeking a Property Staff Accountant....

Client Services Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago

Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking a Client Services Accountant....

Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 10 hours ago

Kforce's client in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Accountant. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package....

Staff Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 21 hours ago

Review and update Prepaid Schedule and prepare monthly journal entry. Assist with preparing monthly government billing, in compliance with government grants and federal regulations....

Accountant II

  • Clayton, MO (7 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clayton, MO (7 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Description Perform professional accounting work in support of the financial operations of County Departments requiring analytical interpretations of accounting processes and procedures. As an...

Senior Accountant

  • Bridgeton, MO (15 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (15 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Were hiring a Senior Accountant for our companys headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri....

AP Staff Accountant

  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (20 miles from Saint Louis, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Cash reconciliation, invoice coding, month end work, journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules Coordinates, prepares, and verifies supporting documentation to ensure...

Sr Tax Accountant-Trans Tax

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

WHAT OUR SR TAX ACCOUNTANT TRANSACTION TAX ENJOY MOST Actively and consistently support all efforts for tax assurance, including customer billing and compliance....

Tax Accountant Income Tax

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

Processing journal entries for the tax department. Conducting research on taxability issues. Researching monthly variances (increases/decreases) in taxes for the department....

Regional Staff Accountant Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 2 days ago

This key regional finance position will assist with all day-to-day accounting activities for three distinct business units. Position will act as the liaison between operations, marketing and...

Staff Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago

Compiles financial information, processes journal entries, reconciles accounts, prepares reports and analyzes financial data....

Syndication Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

General Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Provide detailed account and activity analysis to prepare certain general ledger journal entries....

Demographic Data for Saint Louis, MO

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Saint Louis, MO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Saint Louis, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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