Corporate Accountant II

HNTB Corporation•Kansas City, MO

16h

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for performing a wide variety of accounting tasks and functions including the following: general accounting, monthly and annual consolidation process, joint venture accounting, lease accounting, project revenue accounting, miscellaneous asset and liability accounting, vendor maintenance, process improvements, control enhancements, and other special projects. Assists in the testing and implementation of finance and accounting information systems. Helps ensure the Company's financial transactions and reporting comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Participates and supports the annual external audit, which supports the Company's valuation, financing requirements, and client RFPs. This position posts journal entries, completes reconciliations, posts information and balances to general and/or subsidiary ledgers, verifies information, and prepares accounting information and reports. This position will also contact other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and 2 years relevant experience.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Able to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Ability to work independently and complete projects with little supervision.
Good knowledge of financial accounting and GAAP.
Demonstrates leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

4 years relevant experience
CPA

Responsibilities

Supports the management and maintenance of the Company's financial ERP (general ledger) system and other finance/accounting information systems, to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Participates in the implementation and testing of new financial information systems and system upgrades on existing finance/accounting information systems.
Trains less experienced team members on applicable financial information systems.
Prepares and analyzes all financial transactions of the Company and ensures each transaction's accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Prepares, completes, and analyzes all journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting associated with most balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Researches and resolves internal and external financial inquiries and communicates responses back to the appropriate recipient.
Compiles and analyzes accounting information and elevate inconsistencies, issues, and recommendations to the attention of the manager.
Participates in the monthly revenue recognition process.
Prepares complex accounting processes and analysis, including but not limited to, leases, revenue recognition, reserve analysis, and healthcare liability.
Performs the financial consolidation process.
Prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports.
Leads the preparation of required deliverables for the external financial statement audit, which supports the ESOP valuation, bank covenants, and Company financing needs, and responses to client RFPs.
Performs technical accounting research and assists in implementing new accounting standards.
Participates in project teams within the department and across other functional areas.
Analyzes, forecasts, and projects certain overhead expenses for the quarterly budgeting process.
Identifies and implements enhancements to the design and effectiveness of the department's internal control environment.
Identifies and implements opportunities within the department to support process efficiency.
Assists in the training of less experienced team members.
Assists and prepares other ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.