Senior Accountant

Exponent • Kansas City, MO

12d • $85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

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. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed