Accountant II
- Employer
- Kansas City University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 13, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Description:
KCU is seeking an accounting professional looking to take on a growth opportunity with a fast growing private university on the leading edge of healthcare education.
The Accountant II 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
- Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to a variety of accounting transactions and reconciliations related to cash, accruals, inventory, A/P, fixed assets, gifts and purchasing
- Prepare journal entries and imports throughout the month and assist with monthly close
- Analyze account balances, prepare reconciliations and propose adjusting entries as needed
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements
- Assess efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes and controls, investigate best practices, suggest improvements, and assist with implementation of process changes
- Review and process A/R to ensure proper cash receipt application and general ledger account distribution
- Assist with the year-end audit, providing detailed reconciliations, roll-forwards and analyses of account balances and trends
- Prepare annual 1099 reporting and other regulatory reporting as assigned ensuring deadlines are consistently and accurately met
- Rotate through various accounting functions to gain experience and knowledge of all department functions, systems, and processes
- Initiate and maintain process documentation for all areas of responsibility
- As necessary, review and process A/P invoices and internal expense reimbursements to ensure proper approval, documentation and general ledger account distribution
- Back-up and month-end duties as assigned.
- Other analysis and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Accounting/Finance preferred; or equivalent work experience
- CPA or advanced degree preferred
- 2-3 years of Accounting experience
- Experience with grant accounting and OMB compliance preferred
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Strong analytical and accounting skills
- Ability to make decisions regarding matters of significance
- Self-Starter, customer service and process improvement focused and professional attitude
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Work with limited up-front guidance and take ownership of work product
- Able to work in a team environment and interact closely with team members
- Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Keenly attentive to detail
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- High level of proficiency with PC based software programs, including Microsoft Office Excel
- Ability to work outside core business hours as needed
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 annual campus security report 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!
Company
Kansas City has been home to KCU for more than 100 years. Now, KCU is proud to call Joplin, Missouri a second home. We’re constantly creating new programs such as the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, an MS in biomedical science, specialized dual degrees and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
KCU has a long, rich history of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1916 by George J. Conley, DO, KCU is the oldest medical school in Kansas City and the largest medical school in Missouri.
Join KCU to become part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive community of which you can be proud, and leave a mark by making possible the education of future leaders in the health sciences.
It’s so much more than just a paycheck. It is more than our award-winning benefits, competitive compensation package and outstanding well-being program. The strength of our university is rooted in our talented group of people and our shared sense of purpose. We are a university founded on science and compassion that never stops working to ensure a future with both.
Nationally recognized benefits package to help ensure the health and well-being of you and your family.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA with Annual KCU Contribution
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telehealth Services
- Pharmacy Advocacy Program
And we always strive to DO good.
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