Exponent

Senior Accountant

Exponent • $85K — $115K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong Accounting & Close Process Skills in manufacturing with legacy systems.
  • Hands-On FP&A Skills for advanced financial modeling and forecasting.
  • 4-7 years of relevant experience, ideally from public accounting.
  • Eager to grow into Controller or finance leadership roles in a stable company.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete month-end close process with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage AP/AR teams, driving process improvements and internal controls.
  • Assist in creating financial reports, budgeting, and forecasts for decision-making.
  • Optimize accounting workflows and systems for enhanced efficiency.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and departments to support financial strategies.

Benefits

  • Unique blend of accounting operations with emerging FP&A responsibilities.
  • Significant growth potential within the company.
  • Stable work environment in a well-established, privately held firm.
Full Job Description
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.

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.


$85,000 - $115,000 a year

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About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
NASDAQ
EXPO
* Ladders Estimates

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