Senior Accountant

Exponent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent, a fast-growing employee-owned tech and professional services firm in Kansas City, is seeking a Senior Accountant to help scale accounting and finance operations during rapid international expansion. This role offers exposure to complex topics like ASC 842 lease accounting and multientity consolidations, with real influence on growth and controls.

The position emphasizes timely month-end close, accuracy, and process improvements, working closely with leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience in Big Four or large regional firms is required.
• CPA credential or eligibility is essential.
• Experience managing lease accounting, incentives, and international consolidations with tight month-end deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, ensuring US GAAP compliance.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain data integrity.
• Own ASC 842 lease accounting and quarterly incentive calculations.
• Reconcile payroll with the general ledger and collaborate with Payroll/HR.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine processes and document internal controls.

Skills

Public accounting

US GAAP

Month-end close

ASC 842 lease accounting

International consolidations

Education

CPA credential or CPA eligibility

Job description

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.

$90,000 - $105,000 a year

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