Senior Accountant
Hunter Engineering Company • Bridgeton, Missouri • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 20, 2026
Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Senior Accountant in Bridgeton, MO!
Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.
We�re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 � 2025) � a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
If you�re ready to join a team that�s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
What You�ll Do:
- Review or prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules
- Review or prepare journal entries related to assigned functional responsibilities
- Research and prepare variance analysis and explanations
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting package
- Routine communication with Supervisors relating to financial close, issues and deliverables
- Track, analyze, monitor and report financial information and trend by product line, business unit and customer
- Prepare other reporting packages: (Audit Engagement Schedules; Tax; EU/Canadian filings/audits, where applicable)
- Prepare foreign currency transactions analysis and its impact on financial results
- Review and research accounting and operational transaction work-flows for functionality, efficiency and effectiveness
- Identifying risks and opportunities for the Company based on financial analysis
- Understand key business drivers and provide management with timely, accurate and relevant information for decision-making
- Responsible for performing special projects on an ad hoc basis
- Cross-train in other functions to improve overall departmental performance
- Supervise, coach and develop a staff accountant
What You�ll Bring:
- Bachelor�s Degree in Accounting
- CPA, CGMA or other advanced accounting qualifications (preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
- Ability to succeed in a team environment
- Customer service first attitude
- Understanding of accounting processes, procedure and internal controls
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance
Hunter Fosters a Culture of:
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Appreciation & Recognition
- Advancement Opportunities
- Pay for Performance
What We Offer:
- Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
- Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center
Join us in our mission to �Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!�
- Make Lives Better Together
- Take Pride in the Extraordinary
- Define the Standard