STAFF ACCOUNTANT I/II/III

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority•Kansas City, MO

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a key support position in the Finance department. They are responsible for entering and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly data in the financial software system, including but not limited to cash receipts, expenditures, grant and project information, and community billings. This position will also assist in preparing supporting general ledger and grant management reports to be used by Finance leadership. In addition, they will support the General Ledger Clerk and A/P clerk in their duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
One (1) to three (3) years working in accounting
Organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to solve problems
Ability to work within team environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Knowledge of Microsoft office products
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in mathematics and analytical thinking.
Skill in comprehensive and structured insights.
Skill in organization.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered

Responsibilities

Assists the Senior Accountant with maintenance of general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers.
Creates and post journal entries, including adjustments to financial records.
Prepares bank account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs general ledger account reconciliation as assigned and resolve identified issues.
Assists with preparing monthly SEFA and/or community billings and associated journal entries in accordance with community contracts.
Reconciles cash and check receipts to prepare items for remote deposit.
Assists and provide backup for General Leder clerk in fare collection, record maintenance, and reconciliations.
Participates in monthly reconciliation process, reconciling accounts as assigned.
Processes weekly expense reports and reconcile monthly card statements.
Compiles and analyze accounting records and other data as needed to assist management with organizational decisions.
Assists in the collection of delinquent accounts receivable.
Other duties as assigned.