Overview

OMNI is honored to be retained by Kansas City Public School Retirement System (KCPSRS) in the search for a Senior Financial Accountant. This role will support KCPSRS in overseeing a wide range of fiscal accounting and financial activities.

KCPSRS is designed to provide a significant and stable source of retirement, disability and survivor benefits for the employees of the Kansas City, Missouri School District; the Kansas City Public Library; the charter schools within the boundaries of the Kansas City Missouri School District; and the Retirement System.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will:

• Manage all general, property, and investments accounting, KCPSRS’ payroll, procurement, and financial reporting functions.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of fiscal accounting recommendations.
• Implement new accounting standards and maintain internal financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board rules and pronouncements.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate monthly & financial year-end closing activities.
• Reconcile investment funds, audit reports, bank statements, and general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate the annual audit for the Pension System and Schedule of Employer Allocations and Schedule of Pension Amounts by Employer.
• Prepare and review annual financial and actuarial valuation reporting.
• Manage distribution of audit reports and billing to each Employer, accounts payable and collection of receivables for reporting and monitoring of financial activities of KCPSRS.
• Audit accounting data to ensure the authenticity and legality of expenditures.
• Oversee quarterly death reporting process with the State of Missouri Department of Health and Social Services and Pension Benefit Information.
• Advise and assist in developing budget estimates and supporting data.
• Assist the executive director with all investment fund transactions with KCPSRS’ custodial bank.
• Prepare wire transfers and documents for investment distributions, capital calls.
• Provide advice, respond to inquiries, and provide necessary assistance on accounting-related issues and other financial matters.
• Prepare travel per diems and travel expense reports.
• Prepare insurance applications and reviews insurance broker’s proposals annually to renew coverages and makes recommendations.
• Develop and deliver presentations to stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus.
• 7 years of experience as a staff accountant or accountant in investment operations within a public pension system or similar organization preferred.
• Knowledge of or interest in issues affecting defined benefit plans.
• Knowledge of the functions of a pension system, its operating procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local regulations, and legislation impacting the Retirement System.
• Knowledge of all relevant accounting principles, rules, pronouncements, and IRS codes.

We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Management

Keli Tuschman, Senior Consultant – ktuschman@omnihrm.com | 913-653-8066

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