Accountant Jobs in St. Louis, MO

Summary

Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career minded student or recent graduate to join our operation in St. Louis, MO. Our paid internship position affords students the opportunity to learn and be mentored. As an Intern, you may complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry. To be considered, you must:

• Be a currently enrolled college student or graduate student with a major in accounting or finance,
• Have availability to work up to 40 hours per week starting in May through the August timeframe,
• Have advanced skills using Microsoft Office (especially Excel),
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Satisfactory completion of introductory and intermediate accounting courses,
• Possess a basic understanding of US GAAP and financial principles,
• Maintain a high level of motivation and a strong desire to take on new challenges

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects based on departmental needs,
• Become acquainted with monthly balance sheet schedules, including account reconciliations,
• Assist in various activities associated with the monthly close process, creating journal entries and account analysis,
• Assist in the preparation and support of our quarterly SEC financial statements, footnotes, and earnings materials.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting for specific management requests,
• Assist in special projects and miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned,
• Assist other departments relating to financial information,
• Communicate project status and results to management,
• Perform administrative functions as needed,
• Maintain regular and reliable level of attendance

Essential Characteristics

• Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects all individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
• Collaboration, Adaptability and Ownership
• Must promote a positive team atmosphere.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate rising junior, senior or graduate student in the fall of 2027 pursuing an accounting or finance degree.

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Must be able to work 35-40 hours per week throughout the summer internship.
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• 1 year of general work experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required with most positions.
• Must participate in All Inclusive Onboarding and Project Poster Symposium

Physical demands, environment and schedule

Normal office conditions

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.