Staff Accountant

W P BDIllinois • Des Peres, Missouri • Full Time

Posted on Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Position Summary: An Accountant specializing in Fixed Assets is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of company assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals. The role ensures fixed asset records are accurate and compliant with accounting standards and company policies. Key duties include maintaining the fixed asset subledger, recording monthly depreciation, reconciling fixed assets to the general ledger, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role will also assist with audits, tracks capital expenditures, reviews asset documentation, and collaborates with departments on asset purchases and projects. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency with accounting systems and Excel are essential. Pay Range: $75k-85k Job Duties:

Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
Assist in period close process including month end, quarter end and year end
Assist in preparation of internal monthly, quarterly, year-end, and one-off Financial Reporting.
Track construction-in-progress (CIP) and place assets into service
Maintain asset records in fixed asset management system
Complete special projects as they arise.
Publish financial statements
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Audit financial transactions and documents
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Additional duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and work with others
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving of Issues - Ability to assess a situation, develop an action plan and implement a solution. Adapt and overcome.
Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Requirements

1+ Years’ experience as an Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
Experience with NetSuite or other similar accounting software
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables
Experience with general ledger functions
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

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