Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Central States Bus Sales, Inc.

We are currently seeking an on‑site Senior Staff Accountant for our Fenton, MO location. This position assists the Controller with accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, internal audits and inventory control.

• Manage and analyze ERP system transactions throughout the quote‑to‑cash cycle.
• Ensure that all general ledger trial balance accounts are properly stated, supported, and reconciled to underlying documents, including bank reconciliations, debt reconciliations, AR, AP, inventory and all other asset, liability and income statement accounts and balances.
• Conduct financial analysis and communicate performance metrics, including comparisons to budget, prior year, and month‑over‑month trends.
• Lead month‑end close activities, prepare financial statements, and compile comprehensive reporting packages.
• Support external audit and tax preparation processes, serving as a liaison with auditors and tax professionals.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience (CPA preferred).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset and critical thinking.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, tax and audit principles.

• Medical Insurance ($0 premium on base medical plan).
• Voluntary FDP and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance and long‑term disability.
• Generous vacation and personal time plus paid holidays.

Central States Bus Sales is a dealer for several manufacturers of school and transit buses. We are the largest Blue Bird School Bus dealer in the country, with six locations across six states and headquarters in Fenton, Missouri. Please visit to learn more about our growing company.