Senior Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and business performance analysis. This role partners with leadership to influence strategic financial decisions and support a growing organization.

Key duties include journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting support, and KPI analysis, with a focus on process improvements and internal controls. Growth opportunities are available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, modeling).
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis initiatives.
• Monitor operational KPIs and profitability metrics.
• Manage fixed asset accounting throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Improve accounting processes, reporting automation, and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Salary: USD90000 - USD110000 per year

Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, compliance, and business performance analysis. This position offers the opportunity to partner with leadership and influence strategic financial decisions while supporting a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis initiatives
• Monitor operational KPIs and profitability metrics
• Manage fixed asset accounting throughout the asset lifecycle
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance
• Improve accounting processes, reporting automation, and internal controls

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas, financial modeling)
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, freight forwarding, or related industries

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• High visibility role working directly with leadership
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operational performance
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Career growth potential within a stable and expanding organization