Senior Accountant - Employee-Owned, Growth & Expansion

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

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.