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Senior Accountant

Kansas City, MOHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • CPA
  • ASC 842
  • US GAAP
  • Big Four
  • Large Regional Firms
  • International Consolidations
  • Lease Accounting
  • Incentive Calculations
  • Journal Entries
  • Account Reconciliations

Role summary

A fast-growing, employee-owned tech and professional services firm in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role offers exposure to complex accounting challenges, including ASC 842 lease accounting, international consolidations, and incentive calculations. The position involves driving month-end close, leading account reconciliations, owning lease and incentive accounting, reconciling payroll, and collaborating on process improvements and internal controls. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of Big Four or large regional public accounting experience and a CPA credential or eligibility.

Looking for a Senior Accountant role at a fast-growing, employee-owned tech and professional services firm in Kansas City? This gig puts you right in the thick of complex accounting challenges and gives you a front-row seat to scaling accounting and finance operations during rapid international expansion. If you want to sharpen your accounting chops and influence growth in a dynamic environment, this is worth a look.

Why We Like This

  • Growth opportunity: Rapid expansion and the potential for multiple internal promotions create a dynamic environment for career advancement.
  • Employee ownership: 100% employee-owned structure ensures everyone has a stake in the company’s success and culture.
  • Technical challenge: Exposure to complex accounting areas like ASC 842 lease accounting, international consolidations, and incentive calculations.

    • Requirements

  • Big Four or Large Regional Public Accounting Experience: 2-4 years in public accounting, preferably Big Four or large regional firms, to bring polished technical skills and handle complexity in a fast-growing, multi-entity setup.
  • CPA Credential or CPA Eligibility: CPA license or eligibility is essential for strong technical accounting knowledge and to grow into complex accounting research and leadership roles.
  • Ability to Manage Complex Accounting Processes: Detail-oriented with experience managing liabilities like lease accounting, incentive calculations, and international consolidations, focusing on process improvement and accuracy under tight month-end deadlines.

    • Responsibilities

  • General Ledger Accounting: Drive month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, ensuring US GAAP compliance and accuracy in the P&L.
  • Account Reconciliations: Lead balance sheet reconciliations, dive into subledger details, and swiftly resolve discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
  • Lease and Incentive Accounting: Own ASC 842 lease accounting and quarterly incentive calculations, including journal entries and continuous process improvements.
  • Payroll Accounting: Reconcile payroll runs to the general ledger, working closely with Payroll and HR to streamline payroll processes.
  • Process Improvement & Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership on refining accounting processes, documenting internal controls, and supporting special projects and team training initiatives.
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