Accountant Jobs in Missouri

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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Seyer Industries Inc

Cost Accountant / Mfg Financial Analyst

Within the framework of Seyer Industries’ policies and procedures, the Cost Accountant is responsible for performing advanced cost ascertainment, analysis, comparison, reconciliation and managerial...

Eye Care Partners

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...

Staff Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 hours ago

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

Accountant - Monett, Missouri

  • Monett, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Monett, MO
  • 16 hours ago

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been...

Syndication Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 16 hours 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
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 19 hours ago

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

Accountant/Senior Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

**As a Financial Reporting and Consolidations Accountant/Senior Accountant, You Will:** + Assist with month-end close procedures, analyze intercompany eliminations, work closely with business unit as...

Accountant I

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Knowledge: + Bachelors Degree in Accounting or working towards an Accounting Degree or related financial business discipline. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (intermediate...

Senior Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Can clearly communicate accounting information/requirements in a format easy to absorb by non-accountants. + Possesses a strong working knowledge of current GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley...

Senior Accountant

  • MO
  • 1 day ago
  • MO
  • 1 day ago

Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance....

Remote Work

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Accountant Management -Express Scripts

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Account Management POSITION SUMMARY The Provider Relations Advisor role is part of the Retail Account Management team that sits within the Network Compliance...

Cost Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 1 day ago

Want to work for a company that has a commitment to innovation, efficiency and excellence- with room for growth? You will be the perfect fit for this position if you have experience in tracking,...

Accountant

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview: This key position involves managing General Ledger accounts for Consumer and Commercial Assets & Liabilities. Responsibilities include researching and resolving account...

Accountant II - Public Health

  • Clayton, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 2 days ago

Louis County Department of Public Health is seeking an Accountant II to support our mission of promoting the health and well-being of our community....

Accountant I - Collector of Revenue

  • Clayton, MO
  • 2 days ago
  • Clayton, MO
  • 2 days ago

Description The Office of the Collector of Revenue is searching for anAccountant I to join their team. This position will perform accounting functions related to TIF District Surplus Distribution,...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Missouri

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Missouri 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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