Senior Accountant
Aston Carter
Kansas City, MO (In Person)
$85,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
We're partnering with a high-growth, employee-owned organization to hire an Accountant for a high-impact, high-visibility role. This position offers ownership of the month-end close, general ledger, and consolidated financial reporting, along with exposure to strategic initiatives and leadership. The role provides a strong mix of core accounting and project work, with compensation of $75K-$95K + ~10% bonus and ESOP participation offering long-term upside. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience (public, corporate, or both), with strengths in month-end close, financial reporting, and GL accounting. Experience in construction, engineering, or similar industries is preferred, along with exposure to multi-entity environments or consolidations. This is a great opportunity for someone who values ownership, autonomy, and career growth in a collaborative, scaling environment. Job Description The Accountant will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process and financial consolidation efforts across a multi-entity organization. This position is heavily involved in close activities, reporting, budgeting, audit support, and various ad hoc and improvement-focused projects. Responsibilities + Take ownership of assigned areas within the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing account reconciliations + Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger with strong attention to accuracy and supporting documentation + Oversee designated balance sheet and income statement accounts, including variance analysis and issue resolution + Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, escalating more complex matters when needed + Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and explanations to leadership + Collaborate with FP&A to support forecasting, trend analysis, and risk identification + Assist with the annual budgeting process, including data review and cross-functional coordination + Act as a primary contact for assigned areas during audit cycles, preparing schedules and responding to requests + Support the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls + Contribute to or lead special projects, including process improvements, system upgrades, and integrations + Partner closely with the broader accounting team to ensure alignment and accountability + Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members + Leverage ERP syste To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account