Senior Accountant

Company Description

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.  Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented Senior Accountant.

Job Description

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

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.