<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Plant Accountant to join our team in Independence, Missouri. This role is essential in managing financial activities, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting operational efficiency within the plant. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, verifying supporting documentation for accuracy.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow activities.</p><p>• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and insights.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management to analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to entry level accounting staff as needed. </p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction accounting, including expertise in work-in-progress and percentage-of-completion methods. This role is an excellent opportunity to oversee comprehensive financial processes and contribute to the success of our projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial statements in compliance with industry standards and regulations.</p><p>• Utilize work-in-progress and percentage-of-completion accounting methods to track and report project performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to analyze financial data and provide insights into project budgets and forecasts.</p><p>• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and maintain compliance.</p><p>• Review and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency across all accounts.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff to support their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage financial planning to support business operations.</p><p>• Work closely with external auditors during financial reviews and audits.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing engineering and construction company, is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations. As the organization's sole accounting professional, this individual will be responsible for the company’s full-cycle accounting and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.</li><li>Oversee job costing, project billing, and support project managers with financial tracking and cash flow analysis.</li><li>Manage all banking activities including reconciliations, cash applications, and wire transfers.</li><li>Maintain and review internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and process payroll and related filings.</li><li>Handle sales tax, multi-state filings as needed, and support year-end tax preparation with external CPAs.</li><li>Monitor company expenses, prepare budgets and forecasts, and report on variances.</li><li>Serve as the point of contact for financial audits, external accounting professionals, banking partners, and vendors.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar platforms).</li><li>Identify process improvements to maximize accounting efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
<p>We are partnering with a growing construction organization who is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting operations and serve as a proactive finance business partner. This role is ideal for a hands-on and strategic professional eager to help elevate accounting processes, support complex projects, and drive informed decision-making across the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead all month-end and year-end accounting close activities, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee AP/AR, payroll processing, job cost accounting, and cash management.</li><li>Prepare and present financial statements and management reports to executive leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, operations, and estimating teams to review project budgets, forecasts, and actual results.</li><li>Provide financial analysis, KPI reporting, and insights to support business unit profitability and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in the annual budget process and work closely with leaders to develop forecasts and business plans.</li><li>Support with ad hoc analysis, capital planning, and process improvements.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Finance Business Partner Duties:</p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to operations and project leadership; translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.</li><li>Partner with project managers to monitor project financial performance, track change orders, and identify areas for margin improvement.</li><li>Lead or support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and drive growth as the company scales.</li><li>Provide guidance on procurement, contract review, and cost control to maximize project profitability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant for an organization in Lenexa, KS that will play an integral role in daily accounting operations, covering a range of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. Key duties include reviewing and processing vendor invoices with correct general ledger coding, ensuring proper authorization, and timely data entry in QuickBooks. The position is expected to maintain organized vendor files with complete W-9 documentation, manage both the accounts payable inbox and vendor communications, and prepare weekly payment runs by check, ACH, or wire, while promptly reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies as they arise. If you or someone you know is looking for a rapidly growing company that is PE owned with opportunity to grow as the company grows in a Senior Accountant capacity in a thriving industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! </p><p><br></p><p>This role also generates and distributes customer invoices, accurately records and applies incoming payments to the appropriate accounts, and keeps the AR aging report up to date. Responsibilities include following up on past-due balances, communicating with clients to address outstanding payments, processing credit memos, and supporting collections activities by escalating delinquent accounts where necessary.</p><p><br></p><p>Additionally, this position supports the month-end close by preparing and recording journal entries, performing reconciliations for key accounts such as bank, AP, AR, and accruals, promptly investigating reconciling items, and working with the team to complete monthly financial reports and close-related adjustments, including accruals and prepaid amortization. Collaboration within the accounting team is essential for meeting reporting deadlines and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial information.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>