Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Location:

Springfield, Missouri Department:
Finance

Employment Type:

Full-time.

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative Finance team as a Senior Accountant, where you will transform accounting data into meaningful financial insights that support sound decision-making and organizational success.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions, apply your knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), partner with Finance and operational leaders, develop proficiency in Workday financial software, and formally lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members..This position offers…Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture
- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

Additional Perks & Benefits
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Key Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members while supporting accountability, professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality results.

Own assigned accounting activities independently, 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 clear, responsive accounting support.

Apply GAAP to accurately 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 provide support for the annual external audit.

Communicate detailed financial information, emerging concerns, and recommended solutions to the Accounting Manager.

Assist, as assigned, with capital asset purchases, fixed-asset records, and monthly depreciation.

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 additional Finance initiatives assigned by the supervisor..Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Seven or more years of accounting experience preferred..

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations, including GAAP.Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn and effectively use Workday financial software.

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide detailed financial explanations and recommendations.

Superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships across Finance and operational teams.

Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work quality and organizational impact.

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