Accountant

Kforce Inc; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an Accountant in Leawood, KS to join the finance and compliance team. The role maintains accurate financial records, prepares reports, and supports GAAP-compliant accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and familiarity with ERP systems. This full-time role requires detail orientation and the ability to work independently or with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience (public or corporate preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting support for compliance and operational initiatives.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant in Leawood, KS. Summary: We are seeking an Accountant to join our finance and compliance team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting compliance-related accounting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Assist with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting support for compliance and operational initiatives
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant in Leawood, KS. Summary: We are seeking an Accountant to join our finance and compliance team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting compliance-related accounting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules
• Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Assist with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting support for compliance and operational initiatives
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience (public or corporate environment preferred) Accountant
• Experience with accounting systems and ERP tools
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles