Corporate Accountant
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income multi-asset strategies ETFs and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent we focus solely on investment management. But theres an unexpected side to us too. We direct over 40% of our profits every yearmore than $2 billion since 2000to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institutes breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. So the better we do for our clients the more we can do for everyone.
All 1400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative the deep relationships we build with our clients and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
American Century Investments (ACI) is seeking a Corporate Accountant (internally known as Accounting Associate/Specialist) to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role is integral to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial reporting. Leveraging a general knowledge of U.S. GAAP the accountant will prepare and review journal entries financial statements and related schedules while supporting internal controls and process improvements.
This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City MO office.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements regulatory reports and management reports.
Draft and review financial statement disclosures for domestic and international entities.
Analyze and document financial statement variances and provide clear explanations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
Maintain and test internal control structure and procedures in collaboration with the team.
Prepare and review journal entries for various accounting topics.
Prepare and peer-review monthly account reconciliations resolving discrepancies and aged items.
Research and interpret U.S. GAAP guidance and new pronouncements document and summarize summarizing key impacts for Finance Management.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field (such as Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting).
Understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
2 years corporate and/or public accounting experience.
CPA or progress toward certification.
Experience with Power BI and Excel Data Model/Power Query.
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
- Generous PTO and competitive benefits
- 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
- Tuition reimbursement formal mentorship program live and online learning
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process please send a request to All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race religious creed color sex national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status gender gender identity gender expression age for individuals forty years of age and older military and veteran status sexual orientation and any other basis protected by applicable federal state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
American Century Investments is a leading asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term relationships while supporting research that can improve human health and save lives. Since our founding in 1958, American Century Investments believes that we succ ... View more
