Accountant

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Set up new projects and verify contractual agreements.
• Oversee coordination of join ventures.
• Review and process annual reports for state compliance.
• Process payroll bi-weekly including all journal entries required.
• Process ACH transactions to 401k provider bi-weekly.
• Assist in analysis of subsidiary schedules needed for year-end.
• Assist with monthly billing.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
• Assist with budgeting.
• Review VantagePoint accounting records for consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with completion of schedules for annual audits, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) audit.
• Oversee Accounting Specialist on processes and procedures and assist with any questions.
• Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and coding to correct accounts including entering invoices as needed.
• Enter cash receipts as needed as backup to Accounting Specialist.
• Review timesheets and expense reports as needed for proper coding and assist with questions.
• Enter line of credit transactions as needed as backup to Accounting Specialist.
• Assist in reviewing monthly expense accounts as needed and month-end closing.
• Filing and general administrative duties as needed to support accounting.
• Miscellaneous accounting projects and tasks as needed.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) and 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. The successful candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Experience with VantagePoint accounting system a plus.

Work Requirements:

• Monday through Friday, 8-5 p.m. in the Overland Park office.
• This position could require additional work outside of these hours as necessary to fulfill the position requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk, operating a phone and computer; bending, reaching, repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets.
• Must be able to stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, or reach and lift 15 pounds occasionally.