Certified Public Accountant

Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a career-driven certified public accountant to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the financial integrity of the organization by managing financial planning, maintaining accurate records, and providing strategic recommendations for budget optimization. This position is perfect for detail-oriented problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you possess a strong foundation in accounting principles and are eager to contribute to a company's success, this opportunity could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial services required.
• Must have CPA certification and knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and maintain financial integrity.
• Perform internal audits and review financial documents.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Financial analysis tools

Job description

We’re hiring a career-motivated, data-driven certified public accountant for a key position on our team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of our company by overseeing our financial planning, keeping our general ledger up-to-date, ensuring the accuracy of our financial information, and making recommendations for budget optimization. Candidates should be experienced problem-solvers, well-organized, detail-oriented, and time-efficient.

Responsibilities:

1. Offer suggestions to improve the company’s current financial status
2. Work in an advisory capacity on the organizational budget and strategic planning
3. Perform internal auditing
4. Bookkeeping: Review the company’s financial documents including financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and financial transactions and make sure they’re correct and comply with laws and regulations
5. Report our sales-to-income effectiveness by forecasting revenue and analyzing our profit margin

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, preference to candidates with an MBA
2. Must exhibit exemplary problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
3. Must have 2 or more years of work experience in accounting services, financial services or similar
4. Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
5. Passed the uniform CPA examination from the AICPA and possess a CPA certification in compliance with the state board of accountancy regulations

Compensation:

$60,000 - $100,000