Payroll & General Ledger Accountant

Operation Breakthrough•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operation Breakthrough is a not for profit organization that helps children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. Operation Breakthrough strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services and emergency aid. Serve as a Payroll and General Ledger Accountant in the Finance Department working with the Controller to ensure all financial obligations are met in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor in Accounting from accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting office with progressive responsibilities
Ability to process payroll (ADP payroll experience preferred)
Understanding of accounting principles
Understanding of General Ledger Accounting
Knowledgeable in all phases of accounting including understanding the payables and receivables lifecycle, cash flow concepts, payroll reporting, and basic financial statement report.
Proficient computer skills including having a good command of the Microsoft suite of software (especially Excel) as well as being able to learn our ERP system (MIP) and asset/depreciation system (Asset Keeper).
Interact respectfully with others. Manage conflict effectively, gain respect and confidence of others.
Identify problems, use good judgment and make decisions based on facts, sound reasoning and weighing of possible outcomes.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
Demonstrate superior organization skills, prioritizing multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines while dealing with changes and interruptions. Complete all inputting and paper work with accuracy and timeliness.
Model appropriate behavior, personal appearance, language and communication skills for staff members.
Ability and willingness provide overall direction, gain commitment and engage work groups in problem-solving and achievement of outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to staff, children, families, donors, and Operation Breakthrough financials according to established guidelines.
Sensitive to diversity and cultural orientation. Accept interpersonal differences and deal effectively with others regardless of level or status.
Listen, perceive and interpret what others are communicating. Obtain needed information from others and convey information both verbally and in written form in a way that is understandable by a wide range of audiences.
Serve as a role model in following policies and procedures, using time wisely, being on time, reporting, and following through on commitments.
Gain new knowledge and skills in accounting through initiative or as required. Stay up to date on changes which occur in the field.
Understand that we require flexibility in a high-demand not-for-profit organization, where we have peak busy times regarding our workflow, particularly during the holidays.

Nice To Haves

ADP payroll experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor incoming bank ACHs and create journal entries for review
Maintain payroll system. This position will be responsible for the bi-weekly processing of payroll for approximately 200 employees, and the preparation of the payroll journal entry
Post journal entries prepared by Controller; create and post journal entries that are recurring.
Assist with the billing, invoicing, and collections process for grants as directed by the controller
Reconcile payroll benefit accounts to vendor invoices
Perform ad hoc reporting from the ERP system as requested by the Controller and CFO
Assist with compilation of information for audit requests
Provides coverage in the absence of the AP/AR Accountant
Responsible for special assignments when requested
Other Duties as assigned