Accounting Analyst - Corporate Services (Kansas City)

Description

An Accounting Analyst in our Finance 360 Program will develop a working knowledge of the Burns & McDonnell Accounting & Finance Department through a rotational program. This position will rotate through various accounting and finance teams including but not limited to Financial Reporting, Operational Finance, Financial Technology, Financial Analytics, Project Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Project Costing. This is an in-office position located at our Headquarters in Kansas City. An Accounting Analyst will perform a variety of tasks through assigned team rotations such as assisting with:

• Financial Reporting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries and month-end reporting deliverables.

• Financial analysis and review of key performance indicators of the company, divisions and locations to provide meaningful insight.

• Financial Analytics reporting including utilizing data models to build informational dashboards for stakeholders.

• Project Accounting duties including review of vendor/subcontractor invoices, verification of receipt of materials/equipment or other deliverables with project teams, and assistance with review and reconciliation of project financials.

• Internal Audit testing including review of the company's internal controls, traveler expenses and physical verification of assets.

• Accounts Payable activities which include processing AP invoices via OnBase software platform, processing AP payments, investigating and resolving issues with Procurement group and Project Teams.

• Billing project setups including interpreting client contracts to determine proper invoicing requirements.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead and plan events for various committees within the Accounting & Finance department.

• Engage in a series of professional development opportunities.

• Assist with department-wide initiatives.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• Basic knowledge in Accounting/GAAP.

• Eagerness to constantly learn, be challenged with new tasks, and passionate for continuous improvement.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key Excel functions is preferred.

• Self-motivator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.

• Ability to use various software tools, including models, spreadsheets, and databases, to perform analysis and compellingly communicate findings.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.

• Minimum of a 3.8 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Accounting/Finance

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 265004

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-MH #COR N/A