Lead Senior Accountant
SAS Retail Services · St. Louis, Missouri · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Join our dynamic team as a Lead Senior Accountant, where you will leverage your advanced accounting expertise to enhance our financial operations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $67,000-$84,000 per year and presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global public company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entry preparation, review, and posting.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and proactively identify discrepancies for resolution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and other teams to support impactful business activities.
- Deliver crucial support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation and clarifying accounting conclusions.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance accounting processes and efficiency, including system enhancements and automation.
- Assist in interpreting and applying accounting policies and internal controls.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in accounting.
- Experience in a SOX compliant environment is essential.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets; experience with enterprise accounting systems is preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Solid accounting judgment and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Work Environment:
This position is office-based, requiring sitting for extended periods and may involve light lifting (up to 10 pounds). We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected category under the law.