Staff Accountant

Headquarters
3236 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055, USA

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.

• 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

• 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
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) a plus
• 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.

• 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

Cargo Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug‑free work environment.

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