Accounting Specialist - Ultimate Staffing Services

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Work with the best staffing firm in St. Louis to help you find your next opportunity! Ultimate Staffing is always seeking talented professionals to help support our clients' hiring needs whether they are contract, contract to hire, or direct hire.

We are seeking detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Specialists with 3-5 years of experience. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments. Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.

General Ledger Maintenance: Post and review journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

Expense Tracking: Ensure all expenses are accurately documented and in compliance with company policies.

Audit Support: Assist in the preparation of documents and reports required for internal and external audits.

Tax Compliance: Assist with preparing and submitting tax filings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with management to support the budgeting process and provide financial analysis as needed.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes for greater efficiency.

Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and ensure smooth financial operations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.