Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. This role supports core accounting operations with a strong focus on accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset for improving processes and strengthening internal controls. Come join a GROWING company that has no plans on slowing down! Comp up to $105k + bonus and exceptional benefits!

Responsibilities:

• Drive timely month-end close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigate supporting subledger activity, and resolve outstanding discrepancies within established deadlines.

• Administer and enhance the quarterly incentive accounting process by coordinating with HR and business leaders, calculating payouts, recording entries, and supporting statement preparation.

• Oversee lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including maintaining lease records, preparing related entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting lease accounting system accuracy.

• Support annual audit and tax preparation by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and organizing underlying financial documentation.

• Evaluate accounting workflows for control effectiveness, document procedures, and lead efforts to improve internal controls and process consistency.

• Collaborate with department leadership on automation, efficiency initiatives, cross-training, special projects, and resolution of accounting system issues affecting data integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, internal audit, or a mix of both!

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, especially during monthly close and reporting cycles.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting operations.

• Detail-oriented and collaborative approach with the ability to solve problems, improve processes, and support team members effectively.

• CPA license or progress toward CPA, public accounting exposure, project accounting experience, or familiarity with ERP/reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred.