Senior Accountant

Exponent; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Growth opportunities

Cross-border exposure

Job summary

Exponent in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Accountant to tackle complex accounting challenges as the company scales during rapid international expansion. This role offers exposure to US GAAP close, multi-entity accounting, and high-impact projects that drive finance operations.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in public accounting, CPA or eligibility, and a track record of accuracy under tight month-end deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in public accounting, preferably Big Four or large regional firms.
• CPA license or eligibility is essential for strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience with complex accounting processes including lease accounting, incentives, and international consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, ensuring US GAAP compliance and P&L accuracy.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations, dive into subledger details, resolve discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
• Own ASC 842 lease accounting and quarterly incentive calculations, with journal entries and process improvements.
• Reconcile payroll runs to the general ledger, collaborating with Payroll and HR to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine accounting processes, document internal controls, and support special projects.

Skills

Big Four Public Accounting

CPA or CPA Eligibility

US GAAP & Month-End Close

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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