Hybrid Accountant I - GAAP, Analysis & Process Improvement

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team in Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO. The role covers core accounting functions including accruals, prepaid expenses, GL and bank reconciliations, with opportunities to drive process improvements and contribute to regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, advanced Excel skills, and preferred familiarity with PeopleSoft, PowerPlan or Workiva.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an accounting major.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Preferred: utility industry experience and PeopleSoft/PowerPlan/Workiva experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle accruals, prepaid expenses, GL reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Learn and implement process improvements and ensure regulatory GAAP compliance.
• Provide data and analyses for regulatory filings.
• Assist with system implementations and data requests.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Research accounting standards

Process improvement

Audit trail maintenance

Prioritizing multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

PowerPlan

Workiva

Job description

Evergy is seeking an Accountant I to join our finance team in Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO. The role covers core accounting functions including accruals, prepaid expenses, GL and bank reconciliations, with opportunities to drive process improvements and contribute to regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, advanced Excel skills, and preferred familiarity with PeopleSoft, PowerPlan or Workiva.