Senior Accountant

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Senior Accountant to join our State & Federal team in Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role will have a well-rounded accounting background and have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This position will be a valuable partner in the full cycle of accounting including building close business relationships with divisional and operational team members to ensure accurate financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of 5-10 business units
• Participate in the month end general ledger financial close cycle, including processes required for full SOX compliance for assigned divisions/functional accounting processes.
• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close.
• Ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled to supporting detail on a monthly or quarterly basis and reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis.
• Participate with other internal groups to implement and maintain best practice accounting processes and formulate templates/models as needed.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.
• Maintain sufficient documentation that all transactions are recorded and supported in the general ledger and appropriate sub-ledgers on a periodic basis
• Post journal entries and prepare reconciliations ensuring accounting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with thorough understanding of underlying business activities.
• Performs high level reconciliations for challenging flow of fund models. Research variances between the general ledger, bank, and merchant processors.
• Works with Operation teams and staff to resolve system related issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare specific financial reports for agencies and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with Microsoft D365, Blackline and close management tools is preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail to deliver a high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain a positive professional attitude.
• The candidate must be:
  • Able to interface with multiple departments and develop relationships with key accounting and finance personnel both in local and remote locations.
  • Able to identify, qualify and prioritize activities.
  • Able to work well with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the organization.
  • Self-motivating, hard-working and proactive, taking ownership and pride in their work and consistently seeking to learn new things.