Staff Accountant

About Great Jobs KC

Great Jobs KC (dba KC Scholars) (www.greatjobskc.org) is a 501(c)(3) college scholarship and tuition-free job training program. Its goal is to support persistence and increase the college completion rate for low- and modest-income students across the six-county, bi-state service region and secure family-sustaining careers. The organization was designed to change thousands of individual lives and transform the region by preparing the local future workforce and contributing to the regional economy. The KC Scholars Scholarship Program awards traditional college scholarships to high school juniors, adult learner scholarships to adults 18 years and older, and college savings match awards to high school freshmen. The Great Jobs KC program provides tuition assistance to approved career training programs in high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, logistics/warehousing, manufacturing, and service careers. With the support of Great Jobs KC, adults 17+ and older can learn the skills needed in one year or less to secure a job with family-sustaining wages. Great Jobs KC supports all its Scholars throughout their college or job training and into their first year of employment.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Remote: 2-5 days in office per month

Status: Exempt, Full-time 

Salary: Annual salary based on experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, PTO, Holidays, leave program, 401k including employer contribution, and others 

Operating hours:  8:30 am to 5:30 pm CST

Key Performance Indicators:

• 80% of payables paid by the due date.
• Reconcile bank statements by the 7th business day
• Improve the average time for accounts payable cycle.
• Ensuring sufficient accounts payable documentation throughout the year and compiled for audit engagement planning and fieldwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions, including assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account analysis and supporting the Chief Financial Officer in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Finance department.

• Review, reconcile, compile, track, and process accounting transactions involving invoices, credit cards, reimbursement reports, mileage reports and other similar items for approval.
• Communicate with vendors or internal staff on any discrepancies on expense request and verify accuracy in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide guidance on processes/procedures to other team members as needed.
• Reconcile bank statements at month end.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Assist in the process with accounts receivables transactions.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor process performance related to KPIs and metrics to identify potential opportunities for improvement.
• Accurately process and prepare 1099 forms for vendors
• Assist with audit conducted by third parties
• Possess good computer skills and demonstrate the ability to learn new computer functionality.
• Complete special projects including researching discrepancies and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• Adaptable and resilient in all situations with an optimistic outlook that aligns with our culture and mission.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements in all areas.
• Attending meetings and events as appropriate.
• Work well with others through all methods of communication.
• Other related activities and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Business: Accounting, Finance, Management, etc.) preferred.

Work Experience: 

• 2+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant position or a similar role
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point, and OneNote) and experience analyzing large volumes of data.
• Proficient 10-key data entry skills
• System experience with Ramp credit card, Salesforce, and Asana desired.
• Experience working in a paperless accounting environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment that uses operating mechanisms with the ability to set and meet clear deadlines.

Additional Knowledge, skills, and competencies: 

• Strong communication and customer service focus and skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized with effective communication skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, transformational environment.
• Able to shift priorities as needed.
• Ability to make objective decisions through facts and data. 
• Self-driven yet willing to follow directions, at times with limited input.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Personal value system that includes the highest standards of honesty, confidentiality, integrity, loyalty, and professional ethics reflective of the ability to succeed in building and maintaining positive relationships with the community.
• Extremely detail oriented and organized.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. 
• Ability to work in an office and remote environment.
• Ability to travel from and to work and occasionally other sites.
• Ability to interact with others via technology, face-to-face and collectively.