Staff Accountant

Recovery Management • Independence, MO

4d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate Your Accounting Leadership Journey Join our corporate headquarters in a pivotal accounting role designed for accomplished professionals ready to make a significant impact and who desires career advancement. You’ll play a key role in financial reporting across multiple sales platforms and operating groups, as well as, our dynamic forecasting process. Your expertise will directly influence our continued double-digit growth and operational excellence. Mentorship and Advancement. You’ll collaborate closely with a highly experienced Controller who has been with our organization for 28 years, providing mentorship and insight into executive-level financial management. Our culture prioritizes professional development and work/life balance, ensuring you have the support and flexibility to excel and prepare for future leadership roles. This on-site position located in our 600,000+ sq ft headquarters in Independence, Missouri, is structured to provide a strong foundation for advancement. Established Success, Forward Momentum. With over 34 years of industry leadership and robust, long-term client relationships, our company offers a stable foundation and a track record of promoting from within. You’ll contribute to our ongoing business expansion, working in sectors with high barriers to entry and significant growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to multi-entity environments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and payroll processing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, identify trends, and drive process improvements
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset
• Proven track record of initiative, leadership, and readiness for advancement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly payroll processing and oversee related compliance and process improvements
• Participate in month-end close, including complex journal entries, variance analysis, and executive-level financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls and audit readiness
• Partner with the Controller on monthly financial statements, forecasts, and strategic planning
• Design and enhance management reports for senior leadership
• Provide authoritative guidance on accounting and financial questions through advanced data analysis
• Prepare daily deposit account reconciliations and serve as primary backup for accounts payable
• Support annual physical inventory and external audit

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Starting at $85,000+, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
• Merit-based raises and substantial advancement opportunities
• Casual dress, collaborative culture, and a focus on both performance and enjoyment at work

What This Job Offers

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