Lead Senior Accountant
Safe Haven Security · Kansas City, Missouri · Posted Jun 24, 2026
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Join Our Team as a Lead Senior Accountant!
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives on ownership and continuous improvement? We are seeking a proactive Lead Senior Accountant to play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This position supports month-end close, balance sheet management, and financial reporting activities while offering significant visibility within our Accounting and Finance team.
The perfect candidate is not only technically adept but also takes initiative and consistently seeks ways to enhance processes. This role promises growth opportunities within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting support.
- Analyze financial data to uncover trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Enhance accounting workflows, controls, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and support business initiatives.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide required documentation for internal and external auditors.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 3 years of senior accounting experience demonstrating ownership of accounting processes.
- Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in audit support and financial statement preparation.
- Background in improving accounting processes, workflows, or internal controls.
- Previous experience in mentoring, training, or leading others.
What Makes You Successful:
- You take initiative and don't wait to be told what needs to be done.
- You proactively identify issues and work towards solutions.
- You hold yourself accountable and take ownership of your work from start to finish.
- You can handle multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- You communicate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams.
- You enjoy enhancing processes and finding more efficient ways to work.
- You demonstrate leadership qualities through influence, collaboration, and accountability.
Why You Should Join Us:
Be part of a renowned organization that values your contribution beyond daily accounting functions. We offer an opportunity to expand your skills, responsibilities, and career trajectory, especially for those aspiring toward future leadership roles.
About Safe Haven Security LLC:
At Safe Haven Security LLC, we are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our employees and customers. Our team is passionate about providing peace of mind through exceptional security solutions and outstanding service.
As a growing company, we invest in our employees, offering comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for advancement. We foster a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, recognizing that our employees are our most valuable asset.
If you are seeking a fulfilling career in the home security sector, join Safe Haven, recognized as one of America’s Greatest Places to Work and a 6-time winner of Inc. Magazine's award for America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
Benefits of Joining Safe Haven:
- Weekly pay
- Comprehensive paid training
- Annual bonus potential
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Life Insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development programs
- Recognized by Newsweek's "America's Greatest Workplaces"!
- Largest employee-based ADT Authorized Dealer