Audit Accountant
Accounting Career Consultants • Saint Louis, MO • Full Time
Posted on Sat, May 16, 2026
Job Description
Growing global organization is seeking an Audit Accountant to join its finance and accounting team in St. Louis. The company operates internationally with a strong entrepreneurial culture and offers the stability of an established business along with the visibility and impact of a smaller organization.This is a high-impact opportunity reporting directly to senior finance leadership with exposure to executive management. The role offers challenging and diverse work across audits, accounting operations, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced global environment.
Position Overview
The Audit Accountant will lead and coordinate audit activities while supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements. This role is ideal for someone with public accounting audit experience who is motivated, organized, solution-oriented, and eager to grow within a collaborative and evolving organization.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate company audits, including timelines, deliverables, and communication with auditors and internal teams
Support compliance with GAAP, accounting policies, and internal controls
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and financial statement support
Research accounting issues and recommend solutions
Help implement and improve accounting processes, controls, and procedures
Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams across the organization
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5+ years of public accounting audit experience preferred
- CPA preferred but not required
- Strong Excel skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Curious mindset with strong research and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Why Join
- Global organization with a collaborative, family-oriented culture
- High visibility role with direct access to leadership
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on processes and controls
- Exposure to international operations and complex business activities
- Strong career growth potential within a growing organization
- Team-focused environment with company and department activities
Compensation and Benefits
- Strong compensation & bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and tax-advantaged savings/spending accounts
- Life Insurance & Disability coverage, 401k match, career advancement opportunities in a global organization