Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Kiwa ASI is a leading product safety auditing, training, and consulting company based in St. Louis that’s provided farm-to-fork food safety solutions since the 1940s. ASI has emerged as a credible and accredited certification body for major certification standards offering a full suite of safety and quality solutions to the food and beverage, dietary supplement, and cannabis industries.

Job Description

Kiwa ASI is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This role requires advanced QuickBooks experience, advanced Excel skills, and sharp analytical skills willing to also embrace some functions and own tasks or processes outside of the accounting department. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy in financial data while providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership.

Salary Range: $75-90k

Benefits

The premiums for the following benefits are 100% paid by Kiwa ASI for employees and eligible dependents (spouse, children <26 years old).

Medical Insurance Base Plan $3,500 individual deductible
Dental Insurance
Base Life AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability Base Plan 60% of monthly salary up to $10,000

Additional Benefits Include:

Matching 401(k)
Flexible Working Hours
PTO, Sick Time, Birthday Leave, & Paid Holidays
Several Optional Voluntary Benefits

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Accounting

Oversee the accounting cycle, produce monthly financial statements and work closely with senior leadership for month and year-end close processes.
Daily, weekly and Monthly posting of journal entries, accruals, always attentive to details and accuracy
Monthly reconciliation of all accounts, including but not limited to Expense accounts, Cash, Credit Cards, Revenue, etc.
Manage accounts payable and general ledger reconciliation.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, US tax laws and some exposure to IFRS on an as-needed basis.
Act as the gatekeeper in terms of approvals, Kiwa ASI policies and risk management in the business.
Track and manage bank transactions, credit card charges, and expense reimbursements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare reports for internal audits and support external audit requests.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

Work with the CEO to develop, manage, and maintain the annual budget.

Compliance & Process Optimization

Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate governance standards.
Manage tax filings and collaborate with external tax firms and corporate Tax Manager to ensure compliance.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
Evaluate and implement the best practices in financial operations and reporting.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong experience with QuickBooks
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Ideal exposure to reporting tools as Hyperion, OneStream etc.
Deep knowledge and understanding of accounting with an inclination for continuous development.
Solid knowledge of US tax laws, GAAP, and compliance regulations.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
Self-starter with a proactive mindset, dedicated to adding value across the organization.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with a focus on process optimization.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT