Team Leader-Accounting

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.•Kansas City, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a broad range of accounting functions with a lead responsibility in a particular area. Assists in training new employees on Accounting Department policies and procedures. Provides workflow assistance and examines work for accuracy and conformity to policies and procedures. Studies and assists in standardizing procedures to improve efficiency of employees and department procedures. Takes lead role in duties of department; may fill in when other employees are absent. Duties will include exporting invoices and expenses from Chrome River, correcting any exporting errors that show up in the accounting database, cutting rush checks as needed, processing certain credit card transactions in the accounting database, processing refunds to clients, approving new vendor requests and other ad hoc requests. Provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee's performance and work product. Reviews all approved invoices and expenses for any error notifications that need to be corrected. Reviews AP dashboard for rush requests and reports to supervisor as needed. Communicates with the general ledger team on new accounts that require setup. Assists in preparing annual 1099 forms. Communicate with vendors to correct and/or resend 1099s and track adjustments made. Assists in generating weekly check run for vendor invoices.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Minimum three years related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to type 35 wpm.
Spreadsheet experience, Excel or similar software required.
Has an advanced level of accounting skills in a particular area and an ability to effectively communicate that knowledge.

Responsibilities

Assists in training new employees on Accounting Department policies and procedures.
Provides workflow assistance and examines work for accuracy and conformity to policies and procedures.
Studies and assists in standardizing procedures to improve efficiency of employees and department procedures.
Takes lead role in duties of department; may fill in when other employees are absent.
Provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee's performance and work product.
Reviews all approved invoices and expenses for any error notifications that need to be corrected.
Reviews AP dashboard for rush requests and reports to supervisor as needed.
Communicates with the general ledger team on new accounts that require setup.
Assists in preparing annual 1099 forms. Communicate with vendors to correct and/or resend 1099s and track adjustments made.
Assists in generating weekly check run for vendor invoices.