General Ledger (GL) Accountant

Myers and Stauffer • Kansas City, MO

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GL Accountant is responsible for assisting and supporting the internal accounting function at Myers & Stauffer LC. This position will ensure accurate general ledger data entry, timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, support the monthly close process, and assist with General Ledger account reconciliations. The role involves ensuring accurate data entry for financial transactions, preparation of journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation, preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations, and producing financial reporting as required by management. Additionally, the position will handle one or more core accounting functions such as project revenue accounting, project billing and accounts receivable, or accounts payable processing. It also includes related compliance functions like reviewing fixed assets ledgers, preparing property tax returns, state regulatory compliance reporting, and firm licensing requirements. The GL Accountant will also assist with external and internal audit/review processes and establish and adhere to financial accounting and internal control policies and procedures. Special projects and other monthly close requirements as needed, in support of the accounting team, are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting work experience
• Proficient use of applicable technology including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc. are a daily requirement of this position)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, such as U.S. GAAP, required
• Specific experience in general ledger and month-end close preferred
• SOX experience preferred
• High degree of data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and organization of work required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information, identify inconsistencies and/or errors required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines required
• Ability to self-manage workload and initiate tasks independently required
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external teams required
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills required
• Proven working knowledge of one or more corporate accounting functions (AR, AP, etc.) preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Oracle and/or Unanet a plus
• Experience with revenue recognition under ASC606 a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry for financial transactions
• Preparation of journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations
• Produce financial reporting as required by management
• One or more of these core accounting functions: Project revenue accounting (i.e. project setups, maintenance, revenue adjustments), Project billing and accounts receivable (i.e. client invoices, payments), Accounts Payable processing (i.e. vendor invoices, payments, expense report review)
• One or more of these related compliance functions: Review of fixed assets ledgers, and preparation of property tax returns, State regulatory compliance reporting, Firm licensing requirements
• Assist with external and internal audit/review process
• Establish and adhere to financial accounting and internal control policies and procedures
• Special projects and other monthly close requirements as needed, in support of accounting team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and available support resources
• 401K with company matching for eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks
• A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone
• Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level