Kansas City
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R-0002708## 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.**Annual Security Report**KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our
lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.**Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!**future opportunities that match your qualifications become available. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kansas City Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R-0002708## 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.**Annual Security Report**KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our
lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.**Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!**future opportunities that match your qualifications become available. #J-18808-Ljbffr