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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half
Blue Springs, MO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to provide onsite accounting leadership in Blue Springs, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will help maintain smooth day-to-day financial operations, support a small accounting team, and keep reporting activities on track during an interim coverage period. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to create stability in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities and provide practical guidance to a small onsite team across core finance operations.
- Manage the month-end close cycle, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are achieved.
- Monitor general ledger activity, research discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial records.
- Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations to support accurate account balances.
- Contribute to financial reporting by organizing schedules, validating data, and assisting with supporting documentation.
- Partner with staff handling payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to resolve issues and keep workflows moving efficiently.
- Develop journal entries and analyze account activity to improve accuracy and strengthen overall accounting controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and introduce practical improvements that support consistency and efficiency. Requirements
- Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar high-level accounting role within a hands-on environment.
- Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances with accuracy.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis functions such as pivot tables and lookups.
- Prior experience using NetSuite in an accounting setting.
- Ability to lead effectively within a lean team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day accounting tasks.
- Comfortable working fully onsite in Blue Springs, Missouri.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.