Senior Accountant

Brightli • Springfield, MO

5d

About The Position

Join Brightli’s collaborative Finance team as a Senior Accountant, transforming accounting data into financial insights that support decision-making and organizational success. The role owns key accounting functions, applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), partners with Finance and operational leaders, develops proficiency in Workday financial software, and formally leads, coaches, and mentors accounting team members.

The position supports accounting operations, financial reporting, close activities, audit preparation, budgeting and forecasting, and financial work related to capital assets, grants, HUD, and LIHTC projects as applicable. The Senior Accountant communicates financial information and recommendations to organizational stakeholders and the Accounting Manager, and contributes to special Finance projects.

The role is based in Springfield, Missouri. It is sedentary work involving primarily sitting, occasional walking or standing, repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing or writing, and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations, including GAAP.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn and effectively use Workday financial software.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide detailed financial explanations and recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build productive relationships across Finance and operational teams.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with ownership of work quality and organizational impact.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Successful completion of required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint checks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Seven or more years of accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members, supporting accountability, professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality results.
• Independently own assigned accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and maintaining accurate financial records and files.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, complete month-end close activities, and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze accounting data, explain transactions, identify financial options, and recommend well-supported actions to Finance and operational leadership.
• Partner with department heads, program managers, and other stakeholders to address financial questions and provide responsive accounting support.
• Apply GAAP to record financial activity, substantiate transactions, and audit supporting documentation.
• Prepare timely, detailed reports and present financial findings and recommendations to stakeholders and organizational leaders.
• Compile year-end documentation and support the annual external audit.
• Communicate detailed financial information, emerging concerns, and recommended solutions to the Accounting Manager.
• Assist with capital asset purchases, fixed-asset records, and monthly depreciation as assigned.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for assigned departments or companies.
• Assist with accounting activities related to grants, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects, as applicable.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and other Finance initiatives assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation at no cost for the employee and household.
• Mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks and attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee well-being, belonging, and connection.

What This Job Offers

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