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Senior Accountant

Kansas CityFull-time

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A senior accountant oversees month-end close, leads AP/AR operations, and supports FP&A activities including financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting for a stable, privately held manufacturing firm.

About this role

Senior Accountant role in a well-established, privately held manufacturing firm in Kansas City offering a unique blend of accounting operations and emerging FP&A responsibilities with strong growth potential.

Why We Like This

  • Strong growth potential: This senior accountant role is a clear stepping stone to Accounting Manager > Controller > VP finance, offering real career advancement in a stable, privately held manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on, varied responsibilities: Beyond traditional accounting, the role includes managing AP/AR, month-end close, and supporting FP&A tasks, providing a broad skill set development.
  • Stable, well-established company culture: A 100-year-old, debt-free business with long-tenured employees and a leadership team focused on long-term success rather than PE-driven short-termism.

    • Requirements

  • Strong Accounting & Close Process Skills: Proven ability to own month-end close and manage AP/AR teams, ensuring tight, accurate books in a manufacturing setting with legacy systems—critical for relieving controller bandwidth.
  • Hands-On FP&A Support Capability: Comfortable with financial modeling and top-of-funnel FP&A tasks to advance budgeting and forecasting beyond basic annual views, supporting evolving financial planning needs.
  • Mid-Level Experience with Growth Mindset: Seeking a senior accountant with 4-7 years’ experience, ideally with public accounting background or equivalent, eager to grow into Controller or finance leadership roles within a stable, privately held company.

    • Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end close: Own the full month-end close process, ensuring financials and reconciliations are accurate and delivered on time.
  • Oversee AP/AR operations: Manage accounts payable and receivable teams, driving process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Support financial reporting and analysis: Assist with financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis to inform business decisions.
  • Drive process optimization: Identify and implement enhancements in accounting workflows and systems to boost efficiency and data integrity.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with senior leadership and other departments to support financial decision-making and operational initiatives.

    • Skills

    Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBudgetingFinancial ModelingFinancial ReportingForecastingLegacy SystemsMonth-end CloseProcess ImprovementVariance Analysis

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