Senior Accountant (Contract)

About Exegy

Exegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.

Job Summary

Exegy is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team on a contract basis with potential for full-time hire. In this role, you’ll support critical accounting functions including revenue recognition, AR, general ledger reconciliations, and more. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully while we assess long-term fit for potential transition to a permanent role.

This is a hybrid contract role based in our St. Louis, MO office.

Responsibilities

• Review sales contracts and reduce contract related issues to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)

• Analyze and understand various service/product offerings and revenue streams to ensure proper revenue recognition

• Prepare weekly cash management and payables reporting

• Perform revenue cost accounting and reporting activities on a monthly basis

• Perform month-end account reconciliations

• Perform inventory management

• Resolve revenue related issues and follow-up on outstanding items

• Assist in financial audits and implement audit recommendations

• Review and recommend improvements to current revenue recognition strategies

• Prepare documentation for all revenue related activities

• Research sales tax laws and regulations as needed

• Communicate effectively with staff as well as the various departments that play a role in the billing and revenue recognition functions

• Inform and educate other business areas as to the financial impact of potential business decisions they are responsible for making

• Prepare and submit compliance reporting and filings

• Use tax, business licenses, annual reports/filings, etc.

Contract Details

• Employment Type: Contract (1099)

• Duration: 3-6 months with potential to convert full-time based on performance and business need

• Work Schedule: full-time, hybrid

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 7+ years of experience in accounting roles

• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite proficiency preferred

• Demonstrated advanced experience with accounting and spreadsheet software, especially Excel

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards

• Interest in long-term opportunities and a desire to grow within a high-performing finance team

• Self-motivated, flexible, deadline focused and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Acute attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with senior management and individuals with varying degrees of financial knowledge