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Accounting SpecialistUnited Way of Greater Kansas City Inc • Kansas City, MO, US
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Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc • Kansas City, MO, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Mission: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Greater Kansas City Were more than fundraisers.
Were hand-raisers and game-changers.
We go looking for the tough issues in our community, and with your help, we go solve them.
United Way of Greater Kansas City unites donors, volunteers, businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to help change the lives of those in need.
We are making Kansas City and the surrounding area better100 years and counting.
We are a team of adaptive, driven, focused and flexible innovators working to solve and support some of the biggest challenges in our community.
Our team culture is collaborative, and our office environment is flexible with a hybrid virtual and in-office environment.
We believe that working hard and playing hard are essential to a job well-done.
Come be a part of the pinnacle nonprofit in our community! POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist will support the Director of Finance and Accounting Services by assisting with a wide range of financial operations, including accounts payable, banking, accounting services, and maintaining operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a minimum of two years of work experience in accounting or finance, who has a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
The ability to adapt to evolving processes within a fast-paced environment is crucial.
Position Duties & Responsibilities: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Accounts Payable Serve as a backup for Accounts Payable Specialist processing and paying accounts payable invoices as assigned.
Banking: Serves as backup for Accounts Payable Specialist completing daily cash management processes as assigned.
Reconcile corporate purchasing card expenses (obtain proper approvals, prepare journal entries and ensure accuracy in the general ledger).
Reconcile and record monthly Amazon Business and American Express activity, ensure transactions are properly documented and approved, prepare and enter general ledger transactions.
Monthly bank account reconciliations of all checking, savings and investment accounts to the general ledger.
Accounting Services: Process employee expense reimbursements (obtain proper approvals, ensure proper account coding and record in general ledger) Process daily journal entries for Salesforce transactions and ensure accurate coding and reconciliation between general ledger and Salesforce.
Prepare and post routine adjusting journal entries including deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, bad debt, designations, indirect costs, lease amortizations, and other adjusting journal entries assigned.
Assist Director, Finance and Accounting Services in monthly general ledger reconciliations by researching and resolving questions related to adjusting journal entries.
Maintain data accuracy and ensure integrity in the accounting system.
Collaborate on year-end reporting and assist with annual audit requests as assigned.
Operational Excellence: Support departmental success with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies: Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them to real-world situations.
Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
Proficient in accounting software, with strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
Metrics of Success: Accurate and timely reconciliations of cash and balance sheet accounts.
High employee compliance and satisfaction with credit card and reimbursement management.
Consistency between Accounting and CRM systems for optimal real time financial reporting.
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