Senior Accounting Analyst

Colibri Group • Full-time • Hybrid in St. Louis, Missouri, United States • 4w ago

Fast Facts

Colibri is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to drive the month-end close process and provide financial insights to business leaders, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.

Responsibilities: Perform month-end close, prepare commissions, analyze financial results, support integration of acquired entities, and assist in external audits.

Skills: 5+ years in accounting/finance roles, strong analytical and organizational skills, advanced Excel proficiency, ERP experience (Oracle NetSuite preferred).

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (CPA preferred); audit experience a plus.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $115,000.

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,

Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,

and the community as a whole.

We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,

introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s

family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.

We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned

professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com

What You'll Do

Perform the month-end close process for the main EcoSystems (Accounting & Financial Services)
Collaborate with business leaders to understand key drivers of month-end performance versus plan and lead projects to support their financial needs.
Prepare commissions for the sales team.
Prepare month-end close journal entries.
Support the integration of acquired entities into the related international EcoSystem.
Address management questions regarding EcoSystem performance.
Communicate month-end results effectively to Colibri Management.
Analyze and report categorized addbacks.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements by:
Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintaining adequate supporting documentation for financial results.
Ensuring accounting data for respective EcoSystems is accurately coded and complete.
Provide value and insight to business leaders through research and analysis of business results.
Initiate or collaborate on process and procedure improvements related to areas of responsibility.
Support Accounting Management during Colibri's external audits by researching and responding to accounting and financial inquiries.
Undertake special projects and general management assignments as requested by Accounting Management.

What You'll Need to Succeed

5+ years of relevant experience, with a proven record of success in progressively senior accounting/finance roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (CPA preferred).
Highly results-oriented with impeccable integrity and honesty.
Strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
Process improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity (entrepreneurial spirit).
Solid accounting experience (revenue reconciliations a plus), ideally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure timely completion of projects and goals.
Audit experience is a plus.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
ERP experience (Oracle NetSuite preferred).

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!