Staff Accountant

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Staff Accountant to deliver accurate journal entries, analyze accounts, and drive process improvements. This role serves as a training point for staff accountants.

You will support month-end close, collaborate with project accounting, and participate in budgeting and fixed assets management. CPA preferred; 2+ years in accounting; JD Edwards experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Accounting/Finance function.
• CPA preferred; 1 year public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and research reconciling items.
• Partner with project accounting and other Quanta operating companies to ensure accurate accounting for accruals and project activity.
• Prepare deliverables for external audit and respond to requests.
• Manage corporate office fixed assets, including additions, location tracking, disposals, and transfers.
• Support annual operating budget process.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

The Staff Accountant delivers accurate, timely journal entries and assigned financial reports, performs in-depth account analysis, and leads process improvements and team initiatives. This role serves as the first point of contact for staff accountants — providing training, answering questions on month-end close, and resolving intermediate issues across assigned reports and analyses.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & general ledger

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries
• Reconcile assigned accounts and guide others in researching reconciling items — assessing the reasonableness of balances and surfacing risks and opportunities
• Partner with project accounting, project controls, and other Quanta operating companies to ensure accurate accounting for accruals and project activity

Reporting & audit

• Prepare deliverables that support the external audit of the company's financial statements
• Respond to interim and year-end audit requests and prepare supporting schedules

Fixed assets & budgeting

• Manage corporate office fixed assets, including additions, location tracking, disposals, and transfers
• Support the annual operating budget process through preparation, analysis, and review

Process, controls & improvement

• Identify the root cause of recurring issues and implement solutions that prevent them from returning
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, including finding efficiencies through AI and automation
• Apply and uphold the company's internal controls, standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in A ccounting , F inance , or B usiness A dministration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Accounting/Finance function

Preferred Experience And Education

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 1 year public accounting experience
• Experience working within JD Edwards

Skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite
• Hands-on experience using Claude or other AI assistants to improve accounting workflows
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Effective time management, with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects and competing priorities
• Self-starter who works independently while supporting the needs of the team

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: Up to 5 %

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.