Senior Corporate Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Corporate Accountant role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive and commensurate with experience. MGP Ingredients supplies distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, and this role supports its corporate finance team and business units. The role strengthens internal audit and controls, identifies risks, and improves accounting processes while supporting close, general ledger, fixed assets, and financial reporting. Its work helps ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting for company leadership and external stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Maintain accounting controls
• support procure-to-pay and order-to-cash compliance
• assist internal and external audits
• prepare control workpapers
• identify risks
• improve and automate processes
• support monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• maintain general ledger and fixed asset records
• support capital accounting and financial reporting
• ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

corporate accounting

saint louis mo

mgp ingredients

internal audit

internal controls

sox compliance

financial reporting

general ledger

fixed assets

process improvement

erp systems

travel 20–25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Why this role

Supports all business units and requires travel to company offices for 20–25% of the year. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred. Requires 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience and experience with month-end close, audits, internal controls, and ERP systems.

About the employer

MGP Ingredients is hiring for this role. Industry: Distilleries. Sector: 31.