Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.) 
Location: REMOTE; Must live within 75 miles of St. Louis, MO
Salary: $90,000 + DOE + Bonus + Benefits 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F; 40 hrs, Flexible; 100% Remote 
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.) Description

Our client, a boutique financial advisory and consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. In this role, you will serve as a key advisor to multiple clients—ranging from high-growth startups to established mid-market companies—delivering advanced accounting insights, financial analysis, and process improvements. You will work closely with Controllers, Fractional CFOs, and client leadership to perform technical accounting functions, oversee month-end close processes, prepare financial reports, and provide consultative recommendations that enhance business performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in public accounting or financial consulting, thrives in a client-service environment, and brings an analytical, solutions-focused mindset to every engagement.
This role offers the opportunity to expand into higher-level client advisory responsibilities and provides a clear path to Controller and Fractional CFO career progression.

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Lead and manage detailed accounting reviews across multiple client engagements
•    Oversee monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
•    Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
•    Advise clients on accounting treatment for complex transactions
•    Identify process gaps and recommend/implement improved accounting controls and procedures
•    Manage reconciliations of accounts, payroll, and intercompany activity
•    Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling initiatives for clients
•    Act as a client-facing consultant, delivering insights that improve financial operations and decision-making

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.) Qualifications

•    Bachelor's Degree required 
•    5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting or financial consulting required 
•    Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Modeling, etc.) required 
•    Experience managing multiple clients or projects in an accounting environment required