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Ascent

Senior Accountant

Ascent, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Overview

Ascent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast-track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascent’s clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers.

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Location

St. Louis, MO

Job Summary

As a Senior Accountant, you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will maintain the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. This role will be involved in driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices across the organization. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with accounting professionals and serve as a transformational leader ensuring that the organization is following best in class digital solutions.

Responsibilities Prepares journal entries, analyzes accounts, prepares statements, and assists with monthly closing and accounting reports.

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries for accounts, including general ledger and document business transactions.

Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures.

Resolves and corrects accounting discrepancies.

Prepares documentation of processes and procedures and recommends improvements.

Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.

Researches and explains general ledger account variances to trend and prior year.

Monitors and reviews accounting and related systems’ reports for accuracy and completeness.

Explains accounting policies to staff.

Ensure compliance with company corporate policies and procedures, GAAP, and SOX standards.

Interacts and supports internal and external auditors in completing audits.

Recommends, develops, and maintains financial databases, software, and manual filing systems.

Drive continuous process improvements which includes standardizing, automating and enhancing processes.

Support ongoing and new projects

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

3 years required, 5 years preferred, of accounting experience

Public accounting experience is strongly preferred, Big 4 or other national firm experience preferred

CPA qualified preferred

Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBooks, FCCS, or equivalent ERP system preferred

Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements

Accounting theory, and application of principles and practices

Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting

Analysis and interpretation of complex financial and statistical data

Assembly and preparation of data for reports

Strong office and computer skills, demonstrated ability with Microsoft Excel preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to prepare, examine, and verify financial reports

Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Able to research and analyze varieties of information

Additional Information

This position reports to the Controller. All interested candidates should visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the Why Ascent / Careers tab to apply for the position. Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more. Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company. Ascent, LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive, and we understand that having a wide range of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.

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