Sr. Accountant

Exponent; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Kansas City is seeking a senior accountant to lead month-end close and maintain GL integrity within a Private Equity-backed transportation and distribution business. The role offers hands-on ownership of accounting operations across multiple units and a clear path to a Manager role.

You will collaborate with operations and finance teams, support audits, and drive process improvements in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting operations expertise to manage day-to-day accounting in a fast-moving transportation environment.
• Ability to support multiple business operations with revenue recognition and cost tracking specifics.
• Senior-level ownership with minimal oversight and drive for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and resolve discrepancies for audit-readiness.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Accounting operations

Independent senior role

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Step into a senior accounting role in a Private Equity-backed transportation services company in Kansas City, driving excellent accounting operations across multiple business units with opportunity to grow into a Manager.

Why We Like This

• Hands-on impact: Own key accounting operations in a growing transportation and distribution environment.
• Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate closely with operations and finance teams, gaining broad business insight.
• Career growth: Senior role with Team Lead influence and opportunity to grow into Manager.

Requirements

• Strong Accounting Operations Expertise: They need someone who can confidently handle day-to-day accounting functions and ensure accuracy in financial records, which is critical for maintaining clean books in a fast-moving transportation environment.
• Comfortable Supporting Multiple Business Operations: Understanding the nuances of accounting in transportation and distribution is key, as it involves specific revenue recognition and cost tracking challenges unique to this sector.
• Ability to Work Independently in a Senior Role: Given the seniority level, they want someone who can take ownership of accounting processes with minimal oversight and drive improvements proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close: Drive the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financials, including journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed account analysis.
• Maintain general ledger integrity: Oversee GL reconciliations and swiftly resolve discrepancies to keep the books clean and audit-ready.
• Support audit and compliance: Prepare comprehensive schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards.
• Process accounts payable and receivable: Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer billing with precision and efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with operations and finance teams to enhance financial reporting and drive process improvements.

$75,000 - $95,000 a year