Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our clients team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain the accuracy of financial records, and help strengthen accounting operations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while supporting a collaborative finance environment. This company is a company that takes a huge amount of pride in their culture and values and they want someone who does the same! Comp up to $85k + bonus and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Direct monthly close activities, including oversight of billing, accounts payable reviews, and journal entries prepared by accounting staff to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.

• Manage fixed asset accounting by tracking additions and disposals, maintaining depreciation schedules, and applying capitalization guidelines consistently.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and confirming account support is complete and accurate.

• Analyze fluctuations, unusual transactions, and cash activity during close, and follow through on outstanding reconciling items.

• Assist with external audit and tax support by assembling schedules, documentation, and other requested financial information.

• Evaluate accounting controls, recommend corrective actions where needed, and help reinforce compliance throughout the financial reporting cycle.

• Contribute to budgeting and forecast activities by compiling departmental input, supporting consolidation efforts, and reporting variances against plan.

• Develop standardized procedures, mentor staff accountants through work review and guidance, and identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and shorten close timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• At least two years of accounting experience

• Experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to improve system-driven processes.

• Experience supporting multiple entities, including intercompany accounting and consolidated reporting.

• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and present financial information clearly.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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