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Senior Accountant II
Kansas City, MO
Job Description
* A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Management.
* At least 4 years' experience in accounting/finance or related experience is required.
Preference will be given to individuals who possess:
* Experience with compliance regulations (GASB,FASB).
* Experience with compliance regulations (GASB,FASB).
* Experience designing/implementing internal controls, policies and procedures.
* Prior work experience with higher ed, governmental, foundations and public institutions desirable.
* Certified Public Accountant preferred
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based on department needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
* Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.
* Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.
We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!
This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule (up to two days per week) after 90 days of employment and meeting specific performance guidelines.
This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule (up to two days per week) after 90 days of employment and meeting specific performance guidelines.
Incumbents perform professional accounting and finance duties to ensure data accuracy, effective accounting controls, and compliance with District policies and State statutes.
* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
* EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
- Manages assigned accounting or finance functions, to include those related to financial compliance, financial reporting, financial analysis, audits, and related activities.
- Remains current on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Accounting Standards Board guidance to ensure compliance.
- Research upcoming GASB/FASB pronouncements and assist in implementation of changes
- Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and/or maintains financial statements, reports, forms and records for internal and external audiences; work may involve operating and updating online databases and software systems, researching and analyzing information, making recommendations based on findings and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Researches the source and cause of discrepancies in, and maintains the integrity of, financial systems; work may involve identifying areas of improvement, updating processes, researching and analyzing information, making and implementing recommendations, contacting appropriate personnel, departments, and/or agencies to address any issues;
- Reconciles ledgers or complex accounts, prepares journal entries;
- Coordinates with internal and/or external personnel, departments, and agencies, to facilitate departmental operations, to include making recommendations, resolving issues, planning and coordinating activities; and ensuring information accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Responsible for providing key support of finance-related matters, preparation of ad-hoc reports and communication with stakeholders.
- Consult and provide guidance and information on finance process development or redesign initiatives.
- Manage and negotiate the timelines of the financial projects focusing on the development, implementation, administration and operation of new business processes and strategies.
- Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, and procedures;
- Knowledge of accounting and financial analysis techniques;
- Knowledge of accounting and financial system management principles;
- Knowledge of internal financial control practices;
- Knowledge of financial auditing principles, methods, and practices;
- Knowledge of report preparation techniques;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations;
- Knowledge of computers and related software applications;
- Skilled in applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations;
- Skilled in maintaining financial systems and processes;
- Skilled in preparing and maintaining financial statements and reports;
- Skilled in compiling and verifying financial data;
- Skilled in reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements;
- Skilled in applying accounting principles and practices;
- Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications
- Skilled in recording, verifying, reconciling, and reporting accounting transactions;
- Skilled in identifying, investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies;
- Skilled in developing and implementing internal controls;
- Proficient in finance, accounting, risk, compliance, internal controls and staff leadership.
- Excellent finance processes knowledge and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all teams and field operations staff toward the achievement of delivering the training and procedures.
- Skilled at working in a culturally diverse environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent technical writing skills
Positions in this class typically require: feeling, grasping, hearing, fingering, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
None.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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