Payroll & General Ledger Accountant
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Monitor incoming bank ACHs and create journal entries for review. Maintain the payroll system by processing bi-weekly payments for approximately 200 employees and preparing corresponding journal entries. Post journal entries prepared by the Controller, including recurring entries, and assist with billing, invoicing, and collections for grants. Reconcile payroll benefit accounts to vendor invoices and perform ad hoc reporting from the ERP system as requested. Assist with audit compilation and provide coverage in the absence of the AP/AR Accountant. Complete all inputting and paperwork with accuracy and timeliness while maintaining confidentiality regarding staff, families, donors, and financials.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor in Accounting from accredited institution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting office with progressive responsibilities
- Understanding of accounting principles
- Understanding of General Ledger Accounting
- Knowledgeable in all phases of accounting including understanding the payables and receivables lifecycle, cash flow concepts, payroll reporting, and basic financial statement report
- Proficient computer skills including having a good command of the Microsoft suite of software (especially Excel)
- Ability to learn our ERP system (MIP)
- Ability to learn asset/depreciation system (Asset Keeper)
- Ability to interact respectfully with others
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
- Ability to gain respect and confidence of others
- Ability to identify problems, use good judgment and make decisions based on facts, sound reasoning and weighing of possible outcomes
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
- Ability to demonstrate superior organization skills, prioritizing multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines while dealing with changes and interruptions
- Ability to model appropriate behavior, personal appearance, language and communication skills for staff members
- Ability to provide overall direction, gain commitment and engage work groups in problem-solving and achievement of outcomes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to staff, children, families, donors, and Operation Breakthrough financials according to established guidelines
- Ability to be sensitive to diversity and cultural orientation
- Ability to accept interpersonal differences and deal effectively with others regardless of level or status
- Ability to listen, perceive and interpret what others are communicating
- Ability to obtain needed information from others and convey information both verbally and in written form in a way that is understandable by a wide range of audiences
- Ability to serve as a role model in following policies and procedures, using time wisely, being on time, reporting, and following through on commitments
- Ability to gain new knowledge and skills in accounting through initiative or as required
- Ability to stay up to date on changes which occur in the field
- Ability to understand that we require flexibility in a high-demand not-for-profit organization, where we have peak busy times regarding our workflow, particularly during the holidays
Desired Qualifications
- ADP payroll experience
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