Senior Accountant: Path to Controller & Mentorship

Anders Talent Recruitment; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anders Talent Recruitment in Springfield, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a stable, well-established team. You will handle a broad range of corporate accounting duties, with mentorship and a clear path for growth into Controller-level responsibilities within about two years.

The role emphasizes close collaboration, strong leadership, and opportunities to improve processes and internal controls in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Perform financial analysis and investigate variances and trends.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and other management reporting.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support audits and provide documentation and analysis as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as skills and experience develop.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

Job description

Anders Talent Recruitment in Springfield, MO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a stable, well-established team. You will handle a broad range of corporate accounting duties, with mentorship and a clear path for growth into Controller-level responsibilities within about two years.

The role emphasizes close collaboration, strong leadership, and opportunities to improve processes and internal controls in a supportive environment.