Staff Accountant

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Americo is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Kansas City team. This full-time, on-site role supports corporate finance through month-end close, journal entries, and expense analysis in a fast-paced insurance and financial services environment.

You will work with general ledger systems, prepare tax and financial statement schedules, and collaborate with department managers to ensure accurate reporting. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience are required; proficiency in Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related.
• 2-4 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of accruals, debits and credits, balance sheets and income statements.
• Understanding of general ledger systems (Oracle Fusion, Workday, NetSuite, PeopleSoft or Navision).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly department spending and prepare journal entries for close.
• Provide monthly spending reports and support budget processes.
• Review depreciation and prepare monthly allocations and reconciliations.
• Process expense reports and support invoice processing, use tax filings and unclaimed property processing.
• Prepare estimated and annual tax returns, municipal tax returns, and annual unclaimed property filings.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual exhibits and schedules included in financial statements.
• Analyze expenses and allocations to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with special projects.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Excel proficiency

Financial statement analysis

Journal entries & close process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Workday

NetSuite

PeopleSoft

Navision

Concur

Job description

Americo is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant to join our expanding team!

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on-site at our downtown Kansas City, MO office location.

Overview

The Corporate Finance Department is responsible for supporting general accounting functions, ensuring financial statement accuracy, conducting expense analysis, managing allocations and reconciliations, and completing tax-related reporting.

This role supports department managers and internal finance stakeholders by reviewing departmental spending, preparing monthly accrual entries, analyzing expense allocation results, and assisting with quarterly and annual financial statement schedules within established reporting timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly spending by department, prepare journal entries for the monthly close process, research budget variances, and assist with explanations.
• Provide department managers with monthly spending reports and support the annual budget preparation and review process.
• Review book and tax depreciation and prepare monthly allocations and reconciliations.
• Process expense reports independently and provide support for invoice processing, use tax filings, and unclaimed property processing.
• Prepare estimated and annual premium tax returns, municipal tax returns, and annual unclaimed property filings.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual exhibits and schedules included in financial statements.
• Perform critical analysis of expenses and expense allocation results to help ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related
• 2-4 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including accruals, debits and credits, balance sheets, and income statements
• Understanding of general ledger systems, such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, or Navision, with the ability to research and resolve issues using system queries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle Narrative Reporting
• Experience using Concur for expense management and reporting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in financial reporting
• Previous experience in the insurance or financial services industry

About Us

Americo: We're in This for Life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you'll join us!

What You'll Love About Working at Americo

Compensation

Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, help ensure you feel valued and rewarded for your contributions.

Learning and Development

We prepare you for success with a comprehensive paid training program. In addition, our Talent Development team creates growth opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.

Work-Life Balance

We value work-life balance and offer generous paid time off. You begin accruing PTO immediately, with accrual rates increasing based on tenure. New hires earn more than three weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 11 paid company holidays. We also support new parents through maternity and parental leave programs, along with paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Health and Well-Being

We are committed to supporting the health and well‑being of our associates and their families through flexible benefits and meaningful company contributions. Benefits include:

• PPO and HDHP medical plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and health resources
• Corporate fitness discounts
• 401(k) plan with employer matching

Future Planning

Americo offers a 401(k) plan with company matching, as well as tuition reimbursement programs to support your continued education and career development.

Giving Back

We proudly support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many others. Our associates actively volunteer their time and contribute alongside the company to make a meaningful impact in our community.

The Fun Stuff

Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, providing a great opportunity to connect with coworkers outside of work. We also host events such as a Royals Party at the K, our legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events featuring local vendors.

Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of popular restaurants and attractions. Associates receive complimentary paid parking near the Americo offices, making your daily commute even more convenient.