Economic Development Corporation of KC Hiring for ACCOUNTANT at Kansas City, MO Full Time

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

ACCOUNTANT

Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be assigned)

• General accounting functions, including maintaining general ledgers, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations and preparing financial statements

• Accounts payable functions, including obtaining proper authorizations, maintaining vendor information, ensuring timely payment of invoices and filing of, calendar year-end 1099’s

• Accounts receivable functions, including invoicing and ensuring accurate reporting of deposits

• Oversee grant accounting, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment for revenue recognition and expenditures and compliance with grant reporting requirements 

• Monitor and manage cash flows and bank transactions

• Oversee payroll process with 3

  rd

  party on a weekly basis

• Working with executive management, coordinate the development of EDC’s annual budget and monitor expenditures against the budget

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements for EDC and its affiliates

• Assist in the preparation of financial information for EDC’s and its affiliates’ board; attend board meetings as required

• Assist in preparation of accounting schedules for annual financial audits

• Ensure compliance with existing internal controls; develop recommendations for and implement additional internal controls as needed

• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new accounting system

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting or finance preferred

• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting field

• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and Not-for-Profit accounting methods  

• Strong knowledge of and ability to ensure adherence to internal controls

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics accounting software preferred

• Must be adaptable to changing needs and priorities of the organization

• Must conduct self with high level of integrity, initiative, accountability and ownership

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.  

• Detail oriented with good organization skills.  

• Ability to prioritize and work on several projects at one time.  

• RESIDENCEY REQUIREMENT

  :  Must reside within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri or agree to relocate within 6 months of hire.

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