Senior Accountant

LeadingAge Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k)

Wellness program

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

LeadingAge Missouri is seeking a detailed, analytical Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close for an employee-owned ESOP organization in Springfield, MO. The role collaborates with payroll, HR, and branch operations while ensuring accurate financial records and robust internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, Pivot Tables, and data analysis).
• Exposure to payroll accounting, financial reporting, or multi-location operations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Able to manage multiple priorities; proactive communicator and collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close.
• Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and build reports for management review.
• Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Review Accounts Payable check runs and verify payment accuracy.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with payroll, HR, and branch operations to resolve accounting questions/issues.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll exposure

Multi-location operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Job description

Senior Accountant (On-site) — Springfield, MO

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Senior Accountant to join our client's collaborative Accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. In this role, you’ll support the financial operations of a large employee-owned (ESOP) staffing organization by maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close and reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls. This is a team-first environment—cross-training and stepping in to support one another is part of the culture.

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (on-site)

Compensation: Competitive base salary

Why Join

• Employee-owned
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What You’ll Do

This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close processes, with exposure across branch operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close
• Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial data and build reports for management review
• Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirementsReview Accounts Payable check runs and verify payment accuracy
• Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management, and fixed asset accounting
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Partner with payroll, HR, and branch operations to resolve accounting questions/issues

Payroll (support/backup coverage)

• Day-to-day payroll processing, tax filings, and W-2s are handled by the payroll team
• This role builds working knowledge of payroll to provide backup coverage, help answer payroll-related questions, and assist during year-end peak periods

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (required): formulas, Pivot Tables, and data analysis
• Exposure to payroll accounting, financial reporting, or multi-location operations is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, and confidentiality
• Able to manage multiple priorities; proactive communicator and collaborator

Job Number 8182