Staff Accountant

Spring Venture Group • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a full-time position responsible for driving accounting, general ledger, and financial operations. Operating as a agile team member within our Finance and Accounting organization, this role partners across accounting, FP&A, and treasury functions. The Staff Accountant leverages modern technology and AI tools to execute core month-end close processes, perform balance sheet reconciliations, support cash positioning, and communicate financial results to leadership across the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Operating in alignment with policies and standards
• Ensuring acquisition and procurement follows security standards
• Promoting and supporting alignment with security standards for all areas of responsibility
• Reporting Security Incidents
• Completing assigned training
• Protecting assigned organizational assets

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of full-time work experience in a corporate setting of related fields.
• Proven experience leveraging AI tools (Claude in Excel) for automation and analytics.
• Working knowledge of Workday and Snowflake.
• CPA license or candidate a plus

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate financial performance, general ledger variances, and operational insights across accounting, finance, treasury, and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Execute key month-end close activities, including preparing complex journal entries, expense accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations within Workday.
• Leverage AI tools (such as Claude in Excel) and data platforms (Snowflake) to analyze large financial datasets, automate manual reconciliations, and optimize workflow efficiency.
• Support cross-functional finance operations by monitoring cash entries, assisting with bank reconciliations, and tracking daily liquidity entries as needed.
• Assist in evaluating departmental spend and actual vs. budget variances to support FP&A forecasting and management reporting.
• Help document, refine, and enforce internal accounting controls and assist with annual financial statement audit requirements.
• Partner with FP&A to prepare presentation materials and executive summaries for monthly financial reviews with senior leadership.
• Maintain agility and flexibility to step into adjacent treasury, financial modeling, and operational accounting projects as business needs evolve.
• Achieve results by working in a fast-paced team environment while simultaneously managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables with strict deadlines.
• Maintain a strong sense of ownership and pride in work performed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after a short waiting period
• 401k matching program
• Generous paid time off program with an additional company break during the holidays
• Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (health & well-being on and off the job)
• Rewards and Recognition
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Training program and ongoing support throughout your entire Spring Venture Group career
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture
• Optional enrollment options include HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent life insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Travel Assist, and Legal plans

What This Job Offers

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