Accountant I
Kansas City, MO United States
Job Title: Accountant I
Location: Kansas City, MO – Onsite – Local candidates only
Period: 06/10/2024 to 12/28/2024 – Strong potential for extension or conversion
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $20/hour (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Contract Type: W-2
Scope of Services:
The Accountant I is responsible for examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records to prepare financial statements and reports. This role involves processing invoices, providing customer service, and utilizing multiple accounting systems to perform various accounting tasks.
Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:
- 10-Key Operation: Utilize 10-key operation skills to accurately and efficiently input numerical data into accounting systems.
- Invoice Processing: Process invoices by verifying accuracy, coding expenses to appropriate accounts, and ensuring timely payment to vendors.
- Customer Service: Interact with internal and external stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and resolving inquiries related to invoices or financial transactions.
- Multi-System Navigation: Navigate between multiple accounting systems to input, review, and reconcile financial data as needed.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses by examining and analyzing accounting records.
- Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement, providing valuable insights to management.
- Adherence to GAAP: Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in all accounting activities and financial reporting.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized accounting records, documentation, and supporting schedules to facilitate auditing and financial analysis.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with team members and other departments to support accounting operations and achieve departmental goals.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline preferred, but not required.
- Entry level to two years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and GAAP principles is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.