Senior Corporate Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Overland Park, Kansas. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate corporate financial records, supporting close activities, and helping ensure reporting meets internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sharp analytical ability, and the confidence to work effectively with colleagues across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recurring close activities for corporate accounts, including preparation of journal entries related to cash activity, financing arrangements, derivative instruments, accruals, and shared cost allocations.

• Manage monthly cash accounting tasks, monitor non-routine banking activity, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations within the general ledger, resolving discrepancies and maintaining reliable supporting documentation.

• Evaluate financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify meaningful variances, and communicate findings to accounting leadership in a timely manner.

• Review purchasing requests for proper account classification and alignment with approved spending plans.

• Support internal control compliance by keeping accounting documentation current and helping verify that established procedures are followed consistently.

• Compile audit support schedules and perform year-end analyses to assist with external audit requirements.

• Create and refine accounting procedures, document standard workflows, and provide day-to-day guidance to other team members when needed.

• Investigate system-related accounting issues, correct data concerns, and contribute to software enhancements or process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; comparable relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• At least 5 years of recent accounting experience, including work in general ledger, intercompany, or corporate expense accounting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal control practices.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Experience with Workday is preferred, including exposure to implementation or post-launch support activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$95,000.00-$105,000.00 Yearly

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