Job Details: Job Location: STL Office - Saint Louis, MO, Salary Range: $58000.00 - $62000.00Salary, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Staff Accountant provide an opportunity for exposure to all business cycles within HLK including Billing & Receivables, Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance, Treasury & Banking, Vendor Management & Payables, and Reporting & Analysis. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Standard reporting and analysis (50%) •    Support monthly close and financial statement preparation through: o    Recurring Journal Entries o    Balance sheet account reconciliation o    Payroll tax reconciliation •    Prepare client billing and invoicing •    Assist in the processing of vendor invoices •    Processing weekly vendor payment runs Issue resolution, data research and new analysis/metric development (40%) •    Analyze trends and actual vs budget variations in revenue, expense and working capital •    Assist leadership and client teams with issue resolution and data research as needed •    Based on general observation as well as management input/feedback, develop new analyses and/or metrics designed to track operational initiatives, support business decisions and/or inform management about a topic or trend  Process improvement / systems maintenance (10%) •    Develop thorough working knowledge of ERP to ensure efficient utilization of system features and functionality •    Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Finance as well as other functional areas of the business •    Participate in inter-departmental and client-based project teams focused on various process development / improvement initiatives : MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Skills/Abilities •    Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and Google Sheets •    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) •    Excellent organizational skills •    Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively •    Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality Education/Experience •    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting •    Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of public/private accounting related roles •    Specific marketing agency or similar service industry experience is a plus Pay Range: $58,000 - $62,000