Our Kforce client in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager to join their company. This client offers a compensation package, and excellent benefits. This position is scheduled as 3 days in office, 2 days working from home. Duties: * Accounting Manager will develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting * Preparing and reviewing financial statements, reports and budgets to provide accurate and timely financial information to management and stakeholders * Monitoring and analyzing financial data, trends and variances to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for cost savings and revenue generation * Managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliating accounts, preparing journal entries and coordinating with external auditors * Prepare reporting on credit and collection performance * As an Accounting Manager, you will handle forecasting and budgeting * Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, mentoring, training, and performance evaluations * Stay updated with new industry trends and best practices* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred, but not required * 5 or more years of accounting, financial, and operational experience required * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office productivity tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Pivot Tables) and automated accounting systems * Strong analytical skill * Attention to detail * Organizational skills, multiple tasks and deadlines, prioritize work, and effectively delegate responsibilities to the team * Communication skills - communicate effectively to team members, senior leadership to ensure clear and accurate reporting * Leadership skills - lead, motivate and develop team members to ensure department operates efficiently and effectively * Problem-solving skills address issues when errors are identified