Senior & Staff Accountants

Employment Type: Permanent | Location: Columbia, Missouri 65201 | Publication Date: 9/16/2026

About the role

Our client is looking to bring on multiple Accountants across both the Senior & Staff levels. Experience with month‑end, reconciliations, and handling varied accounts is key in these roles, as candidates will hit the ground running and be given the independence to do their job as they see fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely accounting support for multiple related entities and assist with the preparation and compilation of financial statements.
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting transactions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), vendor payments, and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Complete routine and complex reconciliations for P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, including bank accounts, debt‑related accounts, revenue, expenses, and other financial activity.
• Perform fixed‑asset accounting responsibilities across assigned entities, including reviewing Construction in Progress (CIP) and maintaining records related to Personal Property assessments.
• Complete assigned month‑end close activities and prepare documentation needed for annual financial statement reviews, audits, and other reporting requirements.
• Develop and provide financial, accounting, and administrative reports and analyses as requested by management.
• Ensure financial information remains accurate and consistent across multiple ERP systems and operating modules.
• Senior Accountant – Additional Responsibilities:
  • Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and operational challenges across affiliated companies.
  • Maintain accounting integrity of complex entity integrations, acquisitions, and high‑volume accounts.
  • Support creation, documentation, evaluation, and improvement of internal accounting controls.
  • Serve as a resource for the accounting team by assisting with challenging reconciliations, troubleshooting issues, and providing GAAP guidance.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Qualifications

• Staff Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience; strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles; comfortable working with calculations, percentages, and financial reporting/accounting software.
• Senior Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting a plus); proven ability to work independently on complex projects; CPA designation preferred.

Contact: Jack Wall, Senior Recruiter – jack@execsallied.com – (631) 533‑9646