Accountant - III

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Posted 40 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Policies and procedures
Ad hoc reporting
General journal
Analysis of variance
Business process
Business systems
Financial software
General Ledger
Analytical skill
Financial statements
Business management
IT service management
Oracle Application Express
Recruiting
Accounting
GAAP
IFRS
Finance
Enterprise resource planning
Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Sarbanes-Oxley
Management
Data
Creativity
Articulate
Communication
Training
IMPACT
Certified Public Accountant
SAP BASIS
Law
Innovation
Collaboration

Job Details

Job#: 2020956

Job Description:
Apex Systems, the Nation's 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Senior Accountant with a Fortune 500 Company in Overland Park, Kansas, Contract Position!
*If you are interested in this role, please email your resume and to
Senior Accountant
Location: Hybrid / Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Length: 5+ Months Contract to hire
4+ years relevant experience required. Development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems. Responsible for journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis in accordance with GAAP, IFRS and DT policies and procedures. Support business processes and make recommendations in order to improve and support business systems and activities. Understand the transactional flow through the various systems to monitor and ensure accurate financial results. Solid understanding of ERP system including sub-modules. May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report financial transactions. May generate ad-hoc reports for internal and/or external use. May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP and other accounting regulations. May be involved in quarterly and annual financial audit as well as supporting SOX control program. May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report financial transactions. May generate ad-hoc reports for internal and/or external use. May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS, GAAP and other accounting regulations. May be involved in quarterly and annual financial audit as well as supporting SOX control program.Record journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts and identify opportunities for improvement to processes or format. Learns business drivers and their effect on financial results. Ensure accounting records, monthly accounting close activities, and variance analyses are adequately and properly prepared, maintained and explained in a timely manner. Ability to manipulate and manage large volumes of transactional level data. Use accounting concepts, experience, analytical skills and knowledge of industry to resolve issues in creative and effective ways and ensure that appropriate judgment is applied. Maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting control procedures. Produce accurate and timely ad-hoc reporting from multiple data sources to perform analysis. Must be able to interpret results and summarize in a meaningful format. Participate in cross departmental projects. Ability to understand business changes and articulate Accounting guidelines in support of effort.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Record journal entries, reconcile complex ledger accounts and identify opportunities for improvement to processes or format.
Understand business drivers and their effect on financial results to ensure business changes are accurately reflected in the financial statements, analysis and communication.
Ensure accounting records, monthly accounting close activities, and variance analyses are adequately and properly prepared, maintained and explained in a timely manner.
Ability to mine for, manipulate and manage large volumes of transactional level data.
Reviews work submitted by Accountants and provides functional advice, guidance, and training.
Use accounting concepts, experience, analytical skills and knowledge of industry to resolve issues in creative and effective ways and ensure that appropriate judgment is applied.
Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting control procedures.
Produce accurate and timely ad-hoc reporting from multiple data sources to perform analysis. Must be able to validate and interpret results and summarize in a meaningful format.
Participate in cross-departmental projects. Ability to understand business changes and articulate Accounting guidelines in support of effort. Identify, document and communicate the impact of new programs or system changes on existing accounting processes.
Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.
Education:
Bachelors in Finance or Accounting
CPA preferred

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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