Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

First Federal Bank of Kansas City•Leawood, KS

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

First Federal Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in general accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis. The position contributes to the bank’s financial management by maintaining fixed and prepaid assets, tracking investments, processing accounts payable, overseeing internal accounts, and assisting with budget planning and variance analysis. The role calls for strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate financial reporting. The Senior Accountant supports audit, tax, and regulatory requests; improves and documents accounting processes; and provides backup for key accounting tasks. The role also handles accounting close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, daily transaction recording, invoice and payment processing, and financial reporting. The position works collaboratively with colleagues and helps review and support other senior accountants. The work model is hybrid: employees work in the office Tuesday through Thursday and from home on Mondays and Fridays. The employer describes a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on month-end activities, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Strong understanding of GAAP.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
Strong experience with Excel.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Collaborative approach and ability to review others’ work constructively.
Ownership mindset, attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or candidacy.
Working knowledge of bank accounting, including settlement and clearing accounts, payments activity, and funding accounts.
A drive to improve processes, bring solutions forward, and welcome feedback and change.

Responsibilities

Assist with external audit, tax preparation, and regulatory examination requests by providing timely, well-organized support.
Identify manual or inefficient processes, recommend improvements, and work with others to streamline and automate them.
Document procedures and keep them current; serve as a trained backup for key accounting tasks.
Manage fixed-asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposal, in accordance with GAAP and banking regulations.
Maintain records of prepaid expenses, track renewals and other assets, reconcile balances, and ensure proper expense recognition.
Prepare comprehensive financial performance reports and present them to senior management.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including preparing, approving, and posting journal entries; reconciling accounts to subledgers and external documentation; and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Record daily transactions and reconcile accounts daily.
Research potential errors and unexpected trends.
Review invoices, facilitate approval by appropriate staff, and process payments.
Serve as a resource and reviewer for other senior accountants, sharing knowledge and checking work.
Comply with applicable banking laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, anti-money laundering statutes, and federal consumer protection requirements.