Staff Accountant I

Job Description Performance Contracting Group is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant I for its corporate accounting & financial reporting operations based in Lenexa, KS. We're looking for an individual who is motivated, team-oriented, and enthusiastic about excelling in a stable individual contributor role, with a focus on delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment over the long term!  The Staff Accountant II will support maintenance of the general ledger by reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, participating in month-end close, producing financial reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all accounting activities while collaborating effectively across teams. Reconcile sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger for all companies Participate in the month-end close process Create and post journal entries and perform other general accounting functions Conduct research and utilize analytical problem-solving Maintain attention to detail, organization, and reliability Work effectively independently and as part of a team, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness in all tasks Respond to Performance Contracting branch inquiries in a timely and professional manner Prepare financial summaries and ad hoc reporting for management, as needed Exercise technological/computer literacy and demonstrate the ability to learn new computer functionality Work well with others through all methods of communication Assist with external audits, including the preparation of schedules Special projects and other assigned duties, as needed Basic Requirements Must have at least 1-3 years of full-time professional work experience in traditional accounting from a public accounting firm OR a private organization with at least $500MM in annual revenue Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting Must have experience maintaining and reconciling a general ledger, preparing and posting journal entries, and assisting with month-end close Must possess familiarity with Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.) Experience working in a high-volume accounting environment Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Self-starter who can effectively prioritize workloads Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment Strong ability to think critically and troubleshoot issues Displays resourcefulness with the ability to locate information independently Strong commitment to collaboration and experience working within a team-centric environment Displays strong attention to detail  Preferred Requirements Experience in public accounting is preferred CPA is highly preferred Construction industry experience is preferred Local to the Kansas City metropolitan area This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Salary : $500