Senior Accountant

Accountant Position

We're partnering with a high-growth, employee-owned organization to hire an Accountant for a high-impact, high-visibility role. This position offers ownership of the month-end close, general ledger, and consolidated financial reporting, along with exposure to strategic initiatives and leadership. The role provides a strong mix of core accounting and project work, with compensation of $75K$95K + ~10% bonus and ESOP participation offering long-term upside.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience (public, corporate, or both), with strengths in month-end close, financial reporting, and GL accounting. Experience in construction, engineering, or similar industries is preferred, along with exposure to multi-entity environments or consolidations. This is a great opportunity for someone who values ownership, autonomy, and career growth in a collaborative, scaling environment.

The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process and financial consolidation efforts across a multi-entity organization. This position is heavily involved in close activities, reporting, budgeting, audit support, and various ad hoc and improvement-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned areas within the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing account reconciliations
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger with strong attention to accuracy and supporting documentation
• Oversee designated balance sheet and income statement accounts, including variance analysis and issue resolution
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, escalating more complex matters when needed
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and explanations to leadership
• Collaborate with FP&A to support forecasting, trend analysis, and risk identification
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, including data review and cross-functional coordination
• Act as a primary contact for assigned areas during audit cycles, preparing schedules and responding to requests
• Support the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Contribute to or lead special projects, including process improvements, system upgrades, and integrations
• Partner closely with the broader accounting team to ensure alignment and accountability
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members
• Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to improve workflows and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate, public, or related industries)
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes in a multi-entity environment

Additional Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, in-office environment with a high level of ownership
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and proactive with a willingness to take on new challenges
• Demonstrates an ownership mindset, aligning with an employee-driven culture

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Employee Owned ESS Benefits

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City, MO.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.