Senior Accountant

Job Details

Job Title Senior Accountant Business Function Corporate Branch Name Murphy-Hoffman Company Date 04-16-2025 Address 4501 College Blvd City Leawood State KS

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports. Performs diversified and complex accounting transactions. Assists in the design, implementation and evaluation of internal controls. Will also lead projects, partner with other departments on business initiatives, and will review staff accountant work. 

• Assist in all phases of the closing and reporting functions, including preparation of journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and analyzing variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Research accounting rules and regulations and prepare accounting memorandums documenting company policy. Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Aid in the development and documentation of internal controls.
• Recommend improvements, adaptations or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
• Prepare audit schedules for annual, external audit.
• Perform all aspects of fixed asset accounting and reporting, including maintaining fixed asset schedules, calculating depreciation, and organizing annual fixed asset inventory.
• Serve as liaison with other departments when partnering on business initiatives.
• Review work completed by the Staff Accountant for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager, including assistance with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Two to four years’ experience in accounting or financial statement preparation with audit, public accounting or internal audit experience preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to details, meeting deadlines, and strong analytical skills and