Senior Accountant

ExplorUS Corporate • Overland Park, KS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

ExplorUS is a dynamic and growing company specializing in concession services for the great outdoors. We are committed to providing top-notch services to our visitors while fostering a fun and fast-paced work environment for our employees. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting for several National and State Parks. You will work closely with the finance team and play a key role in maintaining the company's financial health. The primary objective of the Senior Accountant is to execute the full month-end and year-end closing process and ensure all accounting processes and financial reporting for the division are performed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective division, helps support integration of new sites within the division, and is responsible for execution of accounting activities within the division.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and clear attention to detail.
• Highly organized and project management focused, with a strong emphasis on self-motivation and analytical skills for continuous improvement and development.
• Polished written and verbal communication skills, illustrating ability to resolve issues and conflicts efficiently and communicate in a professional manner with leadership, other employees, and outside third parties which may include customers, vendors, and service providers.
• Capable of multi-tasking and ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional and fast-paced team environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.) and experience in Oracle Netsuite preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and standard office equipment, view and read information on a computer screen, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years progressive accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification preferred
• experience in Oracle Netsuite preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end closing process for their divisions, including all divisional processes and non-recurring journal entries and supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements that reflect the performance of their divisions.
• Execute the preparation and analysis of site-level financial statements for their divisions, and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including all bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile inventory to the subledger and assist locations with year-end physical counts.
• Prepare monthly reporting for regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in monthly calls to review results with operational leaders.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns on a timely basis.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Controller.
• Support the external audit process, as well as manage and oversee agency reporting with their divisions by coordinating with external auditors, outside third parties and other staff and team members to drive timely completion of various audit and compliance processes impacting the division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior