Accountant I

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.

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Job Type:StaffJob 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 ResponsibilitiesReview and process A/P invoices and internal expense rei...