Senior Accountant

Aston Carter

$85K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Public accounting or corporate accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
  • Familiarity with lease accounting and ASC 842 standards.
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience with ERP systems and large data sets for financial transactions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support lease accounting activities compliant with ASC 842.
  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
  • Analyze financial results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to adapt accounting for business changes.
  • Enhance accounting processes and reporting tools.
  • Review and provide guidance on junior team deliverables.

Benefits

  • 10% annual bonus and company stock options.
  • 4% matching on 401(k) contributions.
  • Four weeks of paid time off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
  • Complimentary lunches provided.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including vision and dental coverage.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting to join a growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting lease accounting activities, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, technical accounting knowledge, and experience interpreting complex transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting under applicable accounting standards.
This position will prepare and review journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, analyze financial results, and support reporting requirements. The Senior Accountant will work closely with various business partners, assist with system and process enhancements, and contribute to special projects that impact accounting operations. This role also provides guidance and review support for junior accounting team members.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growth-oriented organization that values employee development and internal mobility. Along with competitive compensation, employees enjoy a 10% annual bonus, company stock, 4% 401(k) match, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays, free lunches, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company is committed to investing in its people and offers significant opportunities for career advancement and movement across teams and functions.
Responsibilities
  • Support lease accounting activities and ensure transactions are accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, including ASC 842.
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Participate in the monthly and quarterly close process, including financial analysis and variance reporting.
  • Analyze financial results and identify trends, unusual activity, and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business changes and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
  • Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting tools.
  • Review and provide feedback on deliverables prepared by other accounting team members.
  • Support internal and external audit requests and other compliance-related activities.
  • Analyze and organize large data sets to support reporting, reconciliations, and business decisions.
  • Assist with cross-functional projects, system implementations, and operational initiatives.
  • Document accounting processes and evaluate the impact of business and system changes on financial reporting.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable and efficient accounting practices.
  • Perform additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Public accounting experience and/or corporate accounting experience preferred.
  • Strong background in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Experience with lease accounting and ASC 842.
  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and large-volume transactional data.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate accounting concepts and financial results effectively to various audiences.
  • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA certification or progress toward certification.
  • Experience with major ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
  • Prior experience supporting audit and compliance activities.
  • Exposure to operational or inventory-related accounting environments.
  • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance technical accounting requirements with broader business objectives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Leawood, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Full T-Mobile benefits package including stock, 401k, health, vision and dental coverage, plus discounted cell phone plan.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Leawood,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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