This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12814582
Opportunity:
Do you have the ability to adapt to changes within the business? Are youself-motivated and a team player? If so, this might be the opportunityyou are looking for! We are looking for an Accountant to join our team.In this role, reporting to our Accounting Supervisor, you will provideprimary financial oversight and expertise to our Grant Projects andother Large Contract Builds while providing support/cross-training invarious financial processes (Payroll analysis/support, Inventory, FixedAssets, Month-End) and helping to establish and document standardfinancial controls, procedures. You will also work collaborativelyacross the organization to ensure we provide a great overall customerexperience.
Location:
This role will be a hybrid opportunity - working both in the Buhleroffice located at: 111 Old Mill Lane Buhler, Kansas and remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with Accounting Supervisor to develop centralized monitoring andtracking mechanisms for all active or pending grants and other largecontracts to provide current up to date information to stakeholdersacross the company.
Act as primary liaison with various departments regarding the variousstages of contract development, execution, completion andaccounting/reporting.
Collaborate with the Business Development team in the timely invoicingto various 3rd parties for costs incurred and gather necessarysupporting documentation required per the various contracts.
Work with Controller and IT group to develop a payroll model tostreamline the monthly accounting, budgeting and forecasting, whileproviding relevant impact analysis for expense drivers.
Execute monthly journal entries and adjustments, including the push-backof landed costs to inventory.
Ensure the timing of accrued inventory and accounts payable is accurateand balanced to relative reporting.
Act as backup for fixed asset accounting and ensure all supportingdocumentation is uploaded timely into the fixed asset subsidiary system.
Act as the proactive owner of the month-end account reconciliationprocess, ensuring all account reconciliations are completed accurately,timely and provide adequate support for the GL balances they represent.
Assist in implementing process improvements; document processes andcreate standard operating procedures for various roles within theaccounting department.
Assist in data gathering and analysis related to audit activities,government compliance reporting.
Perform other support-related duties as assigned.
Desired Attributes:
Highly driven and passionate about your work.
Ability to keep focused and calm in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to adjust for competingpriorities.
Ability to improve work processes and deliver solutions (outside of thebox thinking).
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to create andmaintain positive relationships across various departments.
Ability to work independently and problem solve utilizing criticalthinking skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Qualifications
Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:
Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business OR 4+years experience working in an accounting role.
Advanced experience in Excel /Google Sheets.
Experience with various subsidiary systems (e.g. AccountsReceivable/Billing, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Inventory) andknowledge of interface functions to the General Ledger.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
Experience within a technology-related organization
Direct knowledge/exposure to Sonar/CDG billing, SageAccounting/AP/Inventory, BNA Fixed Assets
Experience within the functions of Project Management, Payroll, FixedAssets, Month-End c ose and/or Audit procedures is a plus.
Learn more about us at www.IdeaTek.com
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This role is not eligible for relocation.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer.