"Accountant I"

Accountant I

R-0002708
Kansas City Campus

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

The Accountant I is primarily responsible for a variety of accounting functions related to financial reporting, financial data and analysis, transactions, and financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and process A/P invoices and internal expense reimbursements to ensure proper approval, documentation and general ledger account distribution
• Maintain and update vendor database
• Assist with banking activities and reconciliations
• Review and process A/R to ensure proper cash receipt application and general ledger account distribution
• Prepare journal entries and imports throughout the month and assist with monthly close
• Analyze account balances, prepare reconciliations and propose adjusting entries as needed
• Assess efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes, investigate best practices, suggest improvements, and assist with implementation of process changes
• Assist with the year-end audit, providing detailed reconciliations, roll-forwards and analyses of account balances and trends
• Assist with the preparation of annual 1099 reporting
• Initiate and maintain process documentation for all areas of responsibility
• Other analysis and special projects as assigned
• Back-up and month-end duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance preferred; or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Self-Starter, customer service and process improvement focused, professional attitude
• Ability to solve problems, effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Work with little supervision of management
• Able to work in a team environment and interact closely with team members
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work effectively and efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Willing to work overtime around reporting deadlines, as necessary

Equal Opportunity Employer
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