Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients finance team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role will play a central part in financial reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, and ongoing process enhancement across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. THis is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing team and be part of something special! With a strong compensation package and profit sharing you can't go wrong! Please reach out to Molly Garner at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com for more info!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

• Partner with department leaders to conduct recurring financial reviews, highlighting budget performance, actual results, and forecast trends.

• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and support the 401(k) audit process by organizing schedules, documentation, and auditor requests.

• Contribute to tax-related activities, including annual returns, quarterly estimates, and applicable state and local filings.

• Support the development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial plans in close collaboration with FP& A.

• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the integrity of the general ledger and supporting records.

• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to align with company policies and promote reliable financial reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows by using data, technology, and practical process enhancements.

• Provide backup support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions when business needs require additional coverage.

• Oversee financial reporting for subsidiary business units, including creation of reporting packages and monthly discussions with business leadership.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate financial statements and analyze budget-to-actual results.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with tax-related filings and documentation.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools, with the ability to use data to improve processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Self-directed approach to managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.