Staff Accountant - Close, Reconcile & Report for Impact

Ajcunet; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

37.5‑hour work week

Free employee classes

Free spouse/dependent classes

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rockhurst University is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance Office. The Staff Accountant performs a range of professional accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit support in a university setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business and two years of accounting experience, with knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business with two years working experience.
• Two years accounting experience with knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & journal entries – prepare and post monthly entries and maintain GL accounts.
• Account reconciliations – perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Month-end close – assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.
• Financial reporting support – assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Audit – provide supporting documentation during internal and external audits.
• Compliance – ensure transactions follow university policies and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the University.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management

Job description

Rockhurst University is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance Office. The Staff Accountant performs a range of professional accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit support in a university setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business and two years of accounting experience, with knowledge of Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger.