Accounting Associate

Spinal Simplicity, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinal Simplicity, a company focused on innovative spinal solutions, is seeking an Accounting Associate to support monthly close, reporting and budgeting processes. The role emphasizes GAAP, accuracy, and collaboration with the Accounting & Finance team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting with 1–3 years of experience, strong Excel, attention to detail and clear communication skills to work with internal staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Intermediate Excel; advanced Excel preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and logical thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills and self-starter attitude.
• Willingness to learn, handle deadlines, and adapt priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card transactions and expense reports and ensure proper codification.
• Record transactions in the general ledger in conformity with GAAP and company policy.
• Prepare reconciliations and research outstanding items.
• Collect and maintain vendor and customer account information.
• Assist in preparing monthly commission reports.
• Contribute to month-end closing tasks and financial reporting.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist auditors with information requests.
• Assist in ERP system implementation.
• Provide adhoc data requests and analysis.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Spinal Simplicity is hiring for the next Accounting Associate to join our team. The accounting associate will provide a broad range of accounting and analytical support to the Accounting & Finance department, including key contributions to the timely and accurate completion of the monthly close and reporting process.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Assist in the processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card transactions and expense reports and ensure the proper codification of transactions.
• Record transactions in the general ledger in conformity with GAAP and company policy.
• Prepare or assist with general ledger account reconciliations and research and resolve any outstanding items.
• Collect and maintain vendor and customer account information.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly commission reports.
• Assist in the completion of month-end closing tasks and financial reporting as needed.
• Participate in the monthly and annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assist the accounting team in providing timely information requests to external auditors.
• Assist the accounting team in the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Provide adhoc data requests and analysis as requested.

Requirements to be Successful in This Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 1-3 years experience in accounting accountant position
• Intermediate working knowledge of all MS Office programs, advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply logic to various instances
• Excellent organizational skills, self-starter, and be able to handle routine and repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills, ability to work well under pressure, adhere to strict deadlines, handle multiple interruptions, and ability to adjust priorities throughout the day.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written skills, ability to develop and maintain strong communication with team members and external partners.
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes.

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This job is not physically strenuous. You must be able to sit at a desk and be able to utilize computers and calculators.
• This job requires the ability to read and comprehend written and oral operational and safety instructions and related rules, policies, and memos, and to communicate clearly with your co-workers and supervisors.
• It is important to have vision and hearing skills that help you communicate with good interpersonal skills.

About the Company:

Spinal Simplicity is a company dedicated to the creation of innovative simple solutions for complex spinal problems. With a focus on quality, our products are designed to further enhance patient care while providing physicians with a greater array of minimally invasive devices. For more information, visit www.spinalsimplicity.com

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Spinal Simplicity must have a current executed Spinal Simplicity Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by the Spinal Simplicity HR Manager. All resumes must be sent to the Spinal Simplicity HR Manager under these terms, or they will not be considered.