What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accounting Specialist position at Kansas City National Security Campus?
Summary
Sr Accounting Specialist performs specialized accounting functions and recommends/implements solutions to accounting problems. Sr Accounting Specialist coordinates the preparation of data, computer input, account control, adjustments, corrections, and the reporting of financial data.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sr Accounting Specialist performs specialized accounting functions and recommends/implements solutions to accounting problems. Sr Accounting Specialist coordinates the preparation of data, computer input, account control, adjustments, corrections, and the reporting of financial data.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs accounting services with primary support in Disbursements (Accounts Payable, Payroll).
- Prepares journal entries and reconciles account balances with appropriate records.
- Conducts special investigations and compiles accounting data for specific activities.
- Provide updates and documentation for processes and procedures.
- Coordinates or performs the accumulation, analysis and distribution of accounting data.
- Coordinates accounting methods and recommends/implements improvement in departmental procedures.
- Performs liaison activities with accounting management, internal and external customers.
- Investigates problems and implements corrective action.
- Reviews and analyzes accounting data for compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations and DOE/NNSA orders.
- Assists in training personnel in various accounting routines and procedures.
- Analyzes financial system output and initiates corrections as required.
- Performs, reviews, and analyzes a variety of financial-related calculations.
- High School diploma
- 5 or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
- United States Citizenship
- Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
- Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
- Associate’s degree in accounting
- Knowledge of general accounting or payroll methods and practices normally acquired through a degree in accounting or equivalent formal education and experience.
- Proficiency in in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to quickly analyze complex financial information and initiate/recommend appropriate actions.