Missouri accountant employment contract template

Missouri Full-Time Accountant Employment Agreement

This Missouri Full-Time Accountant Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

[Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and

[Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Employment

Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer, as a Full-Time Accountant.

Option B: Employer agrees to employ Employee as a Full-Time Accountant subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. Position and Responsibilities

The Employee’s position is Full-Time Accountant. The Employee will report to [Reporting Manager Title].

The Employee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• General ledger management and account reconciliation.
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable.
• Payroll processing in accordance with Missouri wage and hour laws.
• Ensuring compliance with Missouri and federal tax regulations.
• Preparing state (MO) and local tax returns.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with Missouri retention laws.
• Implementing internal control policies to comply with the Missouri Uniform Accountancy Act where relevant.
• Oversight of compliance with Missouri sales/use tax and personal property tax statutes.
• Filing related business documents with the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Option A: Other duties as assigned by the Employer.

Option B: The Employee agrees to perform all duties consistent with the standards of a Missouri Accountant.

3. Professional Credentials

Option A: Missouri CPA licensure is required for this position. The Employee is responsible for maintaining their CPA license in good standing, including fulfilling all CPE requirements as mandated by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.

Option B: While CPA licensure is preferred, it is not required for this position. The Employee is encouraged to pursue relevant professional development opportunities.

• Option 1: Employer will reimburse Employee for reasonable CPE expenses, up to [Dollar Amount] per year, upon presentation of valid receipts.
• Option 2: Employer will not be responsible for reimbursement of any kind.

4. Work Location

The Employee’s primary work location will be at [Work Location Address], located within the state of Missouri.

Option A: This position requires on-site presence.

Option B: Telecommuting may be permitted on a [Frequency, e.g., limited, regular] basis, subject to Employer approval and the Employee's adherence to the Employer's telecommuting policy.

• The employee must comply with all security procedures regarding handling of sensitive financial information.

5. Employment Status and Hours of Work

This is a full-time position as defined under Missouri law.

The Employee’s regular work hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of Week], with a total of [Number] hours per week.

Option A: The Employee is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Option B: The Employee is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Missouri labor statutes.

• All overtime must be pre-approved by [Manager Title].

6. Compensation

Option A: The Employee’s base salary is [Dollar Amount] per year, payable in [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly] installments.

Option B: The Employee's hourly wage is [Dollar Amount] per hour.

Payment will be made via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit, check].

Option A: The Employee is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the Employer’s bonus plan, with a target bonus of [Percentage]% of base salary.

Option B: The Employee is eligible for profit-sharing, according to the company's existing plan.

Option C: The Employee is not eligible for a bonus or profit-sharing at this time.

7. Benefits

The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer’s benefit plans, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) or other retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Missouri-recognized holidays

Option A: The employer will reimburse Employee for state licensing and CPE expenses.

Option B: The employer will pay for professional association dues (e.g., MACPA, AICPA).

8. Ownership of Work Product

All financial analyses, reports, tax returns, software, spreadsheets, databases, and documentation prepared by the Employee in the course of their employment are the sole and exclusive property of the Employer.

9. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

The Employee agrees to hold all employer, client, and third-party financial data in strict confidence, in accordance with Missouri’s Accountancy Act on confidentiality.

This obligation survives the termination of this Agreement.

10. Conflicts of Interest

The Employee agrees not to engage in any activity that creates a conflict of interest with the Employer, including providing accounting services to competitors or clients outside employment, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Employer and in accordance with Missouri Board of Accountancy rules.

11. Handling of Financial Records

The Employee is responsible for the secure handling and safeguarding of all digital and paper financial records.

The Employee will comply with all data breach notification responsibilities specific to Missouri statutes.

12. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation

Option A: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any business that competes with the Employer within a [Geographic Area, e.g., 50-mile radius of St. Louis, Missouri].

Option B: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee shall not solicit any clients or employees of the Employer.

These restrictions are intended to comply with Missouri law and shall be interpreted reasonably.

13. Professional Conduct

The Employee will comply with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Missouri ethics rules, and the Employer’s internal accounting policies.

The Employee will adhere to whistleblower procedures for reporting suspected fraud or financial misstatement in accordance with Missouri law.

14. Termination

This is an at-will employment agreement, as governed by Missouri law.

Option A: The Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. The Employee may resign at any time, with or without cause.

Option B: The Employer must provide [Number] days written notice of termination, and the Employee must provide [Number] days written notice of resignation.

Upon termination, the Employee will receive a final wage payment in accordance with Missouri Revised Statutes.

15. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law.

The Employer prohibits harassment of any kind.

The Employee is encouraged to report any instances of harassment or discrimination.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

Option A: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mandatory negotiation, then mediation, and then arbitration in [City, Missouri].

Option B: Any legal action will occur in the state of Missouri.

17. Occupational Safety and Health

The Employer will comply with all applicable Missouri and federal occupational safety and health regulations.

18. Training Programs

The Employee will participate in employer-sponsored training programs, particularly those related to ethics, data security, and accounting software commonly used in Missouri businesses.

19. Modification

This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written agreement signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Name of Authorized Representative]

Title: [Title of Authorized Representative]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature:

Date: