Staff Accountant

Morgan Hunter; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a motivated individual for a full-time Staff Accountant position in the Lawrence Metro area. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and experience in a finance environment. Responsibilities include high-volume bank reconciliations, journal entries, and participation in the month-end close process. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA a plus.
• 0+ years of experience in finance and accounting environment.
• Must be a self-starter who is detail-oriented and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly vendor related accruals.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

MS Office Products including Excel and Access

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Knowledge of GAAP accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Dynamics

Access

Job description

Overview

Senior Recruiter - Accounting & Finance at Morgan Hunter

Morgan Hunter has been engaged on a search for a Staff Accountant for our client located in the Lawrence Metro. They are looking for a motivated individual to join their organization and work alongside the current accounting staff. The Staff Accountant would be responsible for performing high volume bank reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with month end close.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Summary

Ensure integrity of accounting function by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions in journal entries. Interpret and perform standardized account reconciliations. Participate in the development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations in a standardized format to ensure the timely and accurate financial statements are generated.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial statements are generated.
• Interact with all areas of the company to understand basis for transactions and explain variances to budget.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly vendor related accruals.
• Prepare financial analyses utilizing Excel and other technologies (PeopleSoft, Access). Participate in the development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify, and assist in the implementation of, process improvements (e.g. automation) in order to shorten the monthly close process.
• Keep abreast of GAAP accounting pronouncements.
• Special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor ’s degree in Accounting required, CPA a plus
• 0+ years of experience in finance and accounting environment
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Products including Excel and Access; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus
• Must be a self-starter who is detail-oriented and proactive with focus on accuracy, in an environment with changing priorities and time constraints required
• Possess and apply broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures with minimal direct supervision required
• Understanding of GAAP accounting required

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting and Manufacturing