Corporate Accountant

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone. All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you. Role Summary American Century Investments (“ACI”) is seeking a Corporate Accountant (internally known as Accounting Associate/Specialist) to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role is integral to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial reporting. Leveraging a general knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the accountant will prepare and review journal entries, financial statements, and related schedules, while supporting internal controls and process improvements. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (such as Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting).
• Understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years corporate and/or public accounting experience.
• CPA or progress toward certification.
• Experience with Power BI and Excel Data Model/Power Query.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, regulatory reports, and management reports.
• Draft and review financial statement disclosures for domestic and international entities.
• Analyze and document financial statement variances and provide clear explanations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Maintain and test internal control structure and procedures in collaboration with the team.
• Prepare and review journal entries for various accounting topics.
• Prepare and peer-review monthly account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and aged items.
• Research and interpret U.S. GAAP guidance and new pronouncements, document and summarize summarizing key impacts for Finance Management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees