Sr. Accounting Specialist

Lenexa, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job: Accounting Specialist

Location: Lenexa KS

Support People. Strengthen Culture. Make an Impact.

At GBA our people are the heart of everything we do. Were seeking an organized and proactive Sr. Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of our Accounting team and help deliver a positive employee experience across the organization.

The Accounting Specialist - General is responsible for performing advanced accounting duties that support the administration of core accounting functions including complex reconciliations payables management and month-end close activities. This role independently researches and resolves accounting issues and exceptions to endure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role also provides guidance mentoring and review of work for lower-level staff and may support the coordination of daily work assignments.

What Youll Do

As a Sr. Accounting Specialist you will:

Perform advanced accounts payable activities including vendor setup review and approvals payment processing and issue resolution.
Review and verify expense reports credit card activity and other financial transactions for compliance with company policies.
Prepare bank reconciliations review and approve project-related adjustments and ensure financial data is accurate complete and reported in a timely manner.
Support month-end close and reporting by preparing automated bank entries VISA statements and other automated payments ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Analyze accounting data and transactions to identify discrepancies research exceptions and resolve issues.
Asist with the preparation of financial reports and schedules to support intern and external reporting requirements.
Support audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Provide guidance mentoring and review of work for lower-level staff.
Collaborate with internal teams to improve accuracy efficiency and consistency in accounting processes and reporting.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and recommending best practices to enhance accuracy and consistency.
Other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring

Associates degree in accounting or a related field AND 3 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems such as Spectrum Viewpoint Deltek ComputerEase Deltek VantagePoint or similar platforms preferred.
Expertise in managing and reconciling full accounts payable and receivable cycles.
Strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures with the ability to apply them accurately and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Proficiency in the use of accounting software for data entry reconciliation and analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel with the ability to analyze and present financial data effectively.
Demonstrated ability to identify research and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and exceptions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with management internal teams and external contacts to ensure clarity consistency accuracy and compliance in financial transactions.
Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Customer-focused and trusted resource delivering responsive accurate and solution-oriented accounting support to internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Travel:

None.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At GBA youll be part of a team that values collaboration innovation and growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a culture built on respect inclusion and shared success including:

Medical dental and vision coverage
Life accident and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs
Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Join Our Team

If youre a people-focused professional who loves creating exceptional employee experiences wed love to meet you.

Apply today and help us continue to make GBA a great place to work.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law..

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job: Accounting SpecialistLocation: Lenexa KSSupport People. Strengthen Culture. Make an Impact.At GBA our people are the heart of everything we do. Were seeking an organized and proactive Sr. Accounting Specialist to support the day-to-day operations of our Accounting team and help deliver a positi...