Senior Accountant - Hybrid, GAAP & SAP Expert

Liberty Utilities; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Share purchase plan

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Leadership Development Program

Job summary

Liberty Utilities in Joplin, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate recording, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information. You will support month-end close, regulatory reporting, audits, and process improvements while collaborating across departments.

The role requires SAP experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and integrity in financial records. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in a timely manner per closing schedules.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Investigate variances and unusual account activity with explanations.
• Support financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Coordinate audit responses and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

SAP

Excel

GAAP

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Liberty Utilities in Joplin, MO seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate recording, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of financial information. You will support month-end close, regulatory reporting, audits, and process improvements while collaborating across departments.

The role requires SAP experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and integrity in financial records. Hybrid work is offered.