Senior Accountant

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc. is seeking an accountant with a strong GL focus to own key close processes and drive improvements. The role targets a step toward Senior Accountant, emphasizing execution, cross-functional collaboration, and timely financial results.

You will partner with operations and finance teams to ensure accurate data flow, manage reconciliations, and support audits. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience with GL and operational processes.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with automated financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process with deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries focused on operational drivers.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with finance, IT, Marketing, and field ops to ensure data integrity.
• Monitor data across systems feeding the general ledger.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort.
• Support system implementations, enhancements, or automation in accounting.
• Assist with accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Provide insights on transaction trends, cost drivers, and variances.
• Support audit requests and maintain documentation with clean processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Dynamics)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented accountant to join our General Ledger team with a strong operational focus. This role is ideal for a high-performing accountant ready to step toward a Senior Accountant position while taking ownership of key accounting processes. The role emphasizes execution, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with a focus on operational drivers behind the numbers
• Perform account reconciliations and actively investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Partner with operational teams (e.g., finance, IT, Marketing, field operations, etc.) to ensure accurate financial data flow
• Monitor and maintain data integrity across systems and processes that feed the general ledger
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
• Support system implementations, enhancements, or automation initiatives impacting accounting processes
• Assist in managing recurring accounting activities such as accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions
• Provide actionable insights on transaction trends, cost drivers, and operational variances
• Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation, with an emphasis on clean and efficient processes

Deliverables & Measures of Success

Success in this role may include, but is not limited to:

• Ability to independently manage close responsibilities with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain high-quality reconciliations
• Develop a strong understanding of operational drivers
• Proactively improve accounting processes while building effective cross-functional relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to GL and operational accounting processes
• Experience working within a structured close process
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within automated financial systems
• Ability to work with large datasets, reconciliations, and analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑technical users

Preferred

• Experience supporting operational accounting areas (marketing, IT, etc.)
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.)
• CPA or working toward certification

Work Arrangement:

• This position is hybrid with in-office attendance required 3 days per week

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong process orientation and ownership mindset
• Ability to connect transactional activity to financial results
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and automation
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• High attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger operational picture
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment