Accountant - Saint Louis, MO on site

Company: Keptbooks, LLC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Caffeinated Accountant, DBA: Kept Books We are a tech-forward accounting firm serving small-to-mid-sized businesses, real estate professionals, and growth-focused entrepreneurs. Our services span bookkeeping, outsourced CFO services, tax planning, and tax preparation. We prioritize accuracy, responsiveness, proactive service, and client relationships that feel like partnerships—not transactions. We embrace flexibility, professional development, and collaboration while delivering high-quality financial insights with modern tools like QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com, and Karbon. Responsibilities Client Accounting & Oversight Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction categorization Conduct account reconciliations (bank, credit card, loan, intercompany) Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers Manage payroll processing and sales tax filings Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements (GAAP-compliant) Perform financial review and quality checks Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting Client Communication & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients Resolve client issues via video, email, or platforms like QBO and Yardi Breeze Coordinate client onboarding and maintain organized digital records Communicate with state and federal agencies as needed Ensure timely delivery through task and timeline management Tax Support Assist in the preparation and review of 1040s, 1065s, 1120S, etc. Input client tax data and identify missing documentation Support year-end tax planning, projections, and extension filings Internal Growth & SOP Development Identify and implement process improvements Contribute to SOP documentation and automation initiatives Collaborate on internal strategy around tech stack and workflow enhancements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP Proficiency in QuickBooks Online Experience managing multiple clients/accounts Tech-savvy with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Gusto, Bill.com, ShareFile) Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Organized, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented Preferred Qualifications CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation Experience with tools like Yardi Breeze, Expensify, or Karbon Familiarity with tax software (e.g., Drake, ProSeries) Background in industry-specific accounting (e.g., real estate, SaaS, professional services) Prior experience in a virtual CPA firm Work Culture & Expectations Initial training may be conducted in-person (St. Louis area) Weekly team check-ins (remote or in-person as appropriate) Full-time role preferred; part-time may be considered Flexibility expected during peak seasons (Jan–Apr) Be part of a collaborative, coffee-fueled, strategy-driven team Why Join Us? You’ll be at the core of a dynamic, modern accounting firm that values your input, rewards initiative, and supports your professional growth. If you’re passionate about meaningful client work and want to help shape the future of an evolving firm, let’s talk. (And yes, we keep the coffee stocked.)

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