Sr. Accountant

Exponent

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Kansas City Metropolitan Area on site Until 9/30/2026 First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 2026
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.
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Compensation (from employer):
75000–95000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and cross-team collaboration.

Job title

Sr. Accountant

Experience level

senior level

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Kansas City area; relocation optional; remote not specified

Salary

$75k–$95k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accounting operationsgeneral ledgermonth-end closereconciliationaudit support

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

financial recordsgeneral ledgermonth-end closeaudit supportaccounts payable and receivable
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site