Job Description
Job description
Join our logistics adventure!
Wagner Logistics isn't just your average logistics company—we're a dynamic team of adventurers, weaving magic into every step of the supply chain industry. As one of the top 50 Third-party logistics companies, we specialize in distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, product assembly, and packaging. With us, every day is a new quest filled with excitement and opportunity!
Why you'll love Wagner Logistics:
Fantastic Benefits: Dive into family, health, dental & vision plans, 401k with company match & more!
Paid Time Off: Because we believe in work-life balance.
Competitive Wages: We value your hard work & dedication.
Summary
The Senior Accountant utilizes advanced accounting principles to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive financial reports and documents. This role is pivotal in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, offering insightful analyses, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. Reporting to the Controller, who operates under the guidance of the CFO, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounting and reporting functions, performing general and cost accounting tasks, and overseeing the financial close process. This position ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and business analytics and coordinates external audits and tax return preparations in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), IRS regulations, and company policies. Additionally, the Senior Accountant consults with Directors and division personnel on various business issues and financial drivers, develops budgets, and monitors performance to ensure accurate financial records, thereby facilitating the assessment and maintenance of the organization's financial performance.
This role requires collaborating effectively with all organizational levels, including operational staff on the warehouse floor. The successful candidate will leverage their education, experience, and financial expertise to drive organizational results.
Responsibilities Functions And Basic Duties
• Responsible for assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting system, including GL and fixed assets.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements and efficiencies, automating where possible.
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Support external audits and tax return preparation by providing request documentation and explanation.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly reports.
• Maintain facility rent payment schedule and notes payable schedule.
• Manage all governmental reporting, including property taxes.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.
• Research queries from managers and make appropriate corrections/adjustments.
• Provide support to external auditors and tax preparers.
• Account analysis on various accounts. Set up and maintain all appropriate audit checks and verifications as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date procedure manual for the position.
• Responsible for developing the Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS), and purchasing management reports and processes.
• Assists with the annual budgeting process.
• Other duties as assigned.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
• Function as a business partner to all business disciplines.
• Ensure that responsibilities are completed on time and in accordance with GAAP as well as company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors, responding to questions promptly, professionally, and correctly.
• Be able to evaluate and manage multiple priorities.
• Rely on extensive experience to seek out and solve problems.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean and secure work environment.
• Pursue professional development.
• Be a self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Academic/Credentials/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA - preferred (Not required)
Length Of Experience
• Five plus years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in private equity-owned companies is a plus
Specialized Skills/technical Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of financial analysis, general accounting, and corporate finance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Great Plains & Management Reporter) and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in the Warehousing and Logistics Industry is a plus.
Physical Activities / Requirements
• Sedentary work: sitting for long periods.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Able to hear average conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Able to communicate verbally where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Duties will also require working in a warehousing setting with multiple stairs and inclines, requiring the ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances.
Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veterans
Join our logistics adventure!
Wagner Logistics isn't just your average logistics company—we're a dynamic team of adventurers, weaving magic into every step of the supply chain industry. As one of the top 50 Third-party logistics companies, we specialize in distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, product assembly, and packaging. With us, every day is a new quest filled with excitement and opportunity!
Why you'll love Wagner Logistics:
Fantastic Benefits: Dive into family, health, dental & vision plans, 401k with company match & more!
Paid Time Off: Because we believe in work-life balance.
Competitive Wages: We value your hard work & dedication.
Summary
The Senior Accountant utilizes advanced accounting principles to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive financial reports and documents. This role is pivotal in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information, offering insightful analyses, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. Reporting to the Controller, who operates under the guidance of the CFO, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounting and reporting functions, performing general and cost accounting tasks, and overseeing the financial close process. This position ensures timely and accurate financial reporting and business analytics and coordinates external audits and tax return preparations in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), IRS regulations, and company policies. Additionally, the Senior Accountant consults with Directors and division personnel on various business issues and financial drivers, develops budgets, and monitors performance to ensure accurate financial records, thereby facilitating the assessment and maintenance of the organization's financial performance.
This role requires collaborating effectively with all organizational levels, including operational staff on the warehouse floor. The successful candidate will leverage their education, experience, and financial expertise to drive organizational results.
Responsibilities Functions And Basic Duties
• Responsible for assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting system, including GL and fixed assets.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements and efficiencies, automating where possible.
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Support external audits and tax return preparation by providing request documentation and explanation.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly reports.
• Maintain facility rent payment schedule and notes payable schedule.
• Manage all governmental reporting, including property taxes.
• Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks assigned by management.
• Research queries from managers and make appropriate corrections/adjustments.
• Provide support to external auditors and tax preparers.
• Account analysis on various accounts. Set up and maintain all appropriate audit checks and verifications as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date procedure manual for the position.
• Responsible for developing the Warehouse Management System (WMS), Transportation Management System (TMS), and purchasing management reports and processes.
• Assists with the annual budgeting process.
• Other duties as assigned.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL
• Function as a business partner to all business disciplines.
• Ensure that responsibilities are completed on time and in accordance with GAAP as well as company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors, responding to questions promptly, professionally, and correctly.
• Be able to evaluate and manage multiple priorities.
• Rely on extensive experience to seek out and solve problems.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean and secure work environment.
• Pursue professional development.
• Be a self-starter, possessing a high degree of self-motivation.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Academic/Credentials/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA - preferred (Not required)
Length Of Experience
• Five plus years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in private equity-owned companies is a plus
Specialized Skills/technical Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of financial analysis, general accounting, and corporate finance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Great Plains & Management Reporter) and advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Experience in the Warehousing and Logistics Industry is a plus.
Physical Activities / Requirements
• Sedentary work: sitting for long periods.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Able to hear average conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Able to communicate verbally where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Duties will also require working in a warehousing setting with multiple stairs and inclines, requiring the ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances.
Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veterans
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Kansas City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
