Senior Accountant

LHH; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in the Kansas City area is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers visibility, meaningful responsibility, and a path to future leadership within a collaborative, stable organization.

You will support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, partner with leaders on initiatives, assist with audits, and help improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Partner with leadership on financial reporting and operational initiatives
• Assist with audit support and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and accounting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

A respected and financially stable Kansas City area organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This opportunity offers strong visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to grow into a future leadership role while working alongside an experienced finance team.

Location

Kansas City Metro Area Full-time | Onsite

What You'll Do

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Partner with leadership on financial reporting and operational initiatives
• Assist with audit support and compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and accounting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience mentoring or leading others
• Desire to advance into a leadership-level accounting position
• Background working in a multi-entity or operationally complex environment
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Highly collaborative and tenured leadership team

This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys owning the details, improving processes, and partnering with business leaders to drive results.