MO- Chief Accounting Officer- St. Louis

Overview A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening, recruiting, job placement, and career development. With more than ten offices across the United States, the company provides temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services. This role provides strategic leadership by collaborating with senior leaders and managing the accounting team to ensure effective and efficient financial policies as well as robust internal controls.

Responsibilities Direct the daily operation of the Accounting Division to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, ordinances, and statutes.

Manage the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, schedule of Federal Awards, and coordinate the audits thereof to ensure compliance with GASB standards.

Coordinate Federal and State grant compliance and reporting, including disaster recovery under FEMA.

Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual fund financial statements for the Retirement Plan's Board of Trustees.

Manage the completion of other official statements and documents relating to new or refinanced bond issues and ensure compliance with bond arbitrage rebates / refunds.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and nine years of accounting experience, preferably with supervisory / managerial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.

Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to interpret financial data.

Proficient with accounting software, databases, and project management.

Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a variety of benefits including paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO in the first year (increasing with seniority), 11–12 paid holidays, 480 hours of paid parental leave, and a Wellness Plan. Other benefits include paid life insurance, credit union access, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plans, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short- and long-term disability insurance.

EEO Statement A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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