Staff Accountant

Integrity • Blue Springs, MO

43d

About The Position

Staff Accountant Heartland Financial Group Blue Springs, MO Job Summary Heartland Financial Group, an Integrity company in Blue Springs, MO, is looking for an Accountant to join the team. At Heartland, the Accountant manages financial processes and daily tasks, including reconciling bank statements, updating expense files, processing financial transactions, and posting them in the general ledger. They also compile reports, conduct month-end and year-end close, assist with audits, and prepare tax documents. Primary Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial statements, analyze data for trends, create budgets, and report on costs, margins, and expenditures. Month/Year-End Close: Manage and execute the monthly and yearly closing process, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Ledger & Transaction Management: Oversee general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations. Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP) and regulations, assist with internal/external audits, and prepare tax documents. Process Improvement: Develop and implement new accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency. Leadership: Supervise, train, and guide junior accountants and accounting staff. Collaboration: Liaise with management, executives, and other departments for financial strategy and support. Primary Skills & Requirements: A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required. 3+ years of accounting experience is highly preferred. BA/BS in Business or Accounting is preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including but not limited to VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits Available Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Holidays PTO Community Service PTO FSA/HSA Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability About Integrity Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead. Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com. Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please note that all official communications from Integrity will come from @integrity.com or Workday domains. Founded in 2006, Integrity develops and distributes life and health insurance products and wealth products with carrier partners and markets these products through our vast distribution network. Our omnichannel platform helps provide life and health insurance and wealth management services to Americans to fit their unique needs. Wherever you are in life, the future can be a leap of faith.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required
• 3+ years of accounting experience is highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, including but not limited to VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in Business or Accounting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements
• Analyze data for trends
• Create budgets
• Report on costs, margins, and expenditures
• Manage and execute the monthly and yearly closing process, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP) and regulations
• Assist with internal/external audits
• Prepare tax documents
• Develop and implement new accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency
• Supervise, train, and guide junior accountants and accounting staff
• Liaise with management, executives, and other departments for financial strategy and support

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Community Service PTO
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED