Accountant Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Kansas
An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.
Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including accounts receivable...
HybridHands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis....
Hybrid ContractBachelors degree in Accounting or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Public accounting or public company experience. CPA or Chartered Accountant....
HybridAssisted Statutory Accountants in creating journal vouchers for payroll journal entries, payroll tax payments, and accurate reporting of payroll data in the financial system....
HybridThe Cost Accountant position reports to the Senior Manager, Expense Management/Reporting and can be based out of our office in Topeka or Overland Park, Kansas....
Hybrid- 1300 Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc.
- Overland Park, KS
- 5 days ago
- Overland Park, KS
- 5 days ago
What You'll Do Lead month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, reclasses, inventory activity) Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring timely...
RemoteWhat You'll Do Lead month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, reclasses, inventory activity) Perform and review account reconciliations, ensuring timely...
RemoteInvestment Accounting - Staff Accountant I
- Security Benefit
- Overland Park, KS
- 8 days ago
- Overland Park, KS
- 8 days ago
Working under close supervision, this individual will contribute to GAAP, statutory, and management reporting processes through accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support....
HybridAbout This Role The College of Agriculture seeks an Accountant II to manage accounts payable and receivable activity within multiple departments....
Hybrid In PersonAssociate Accountant, Data Analytics
- University of California
- Lawrence, KS
- 26 days ago
- Lawrence, KS
- 26 days ago
Knowledge of methods to perform financial functions including: preparation and posting of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, financial report preparation and...
Hybridentries, reconciliations, and disclosures; Assist in the development and enhancement of procedures and control narratives; Assist with internal and external audit requests, including walkthroughs,...
HybridWhat You’ll Do Core Responsibilities Prepare timely and accurate journal entries in accordance with GAAP Produce and distribute monthly financial statements Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate...
Hybrid- Black & Veatch Family of Companies
- Lenexa, KS
- 28 days ago
- Lenexa, KS
- 28 days ago
The Opportunity As the Certified Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to: Prepare weekly Certified Payroll reporting in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the US Department...
Hybrid- Black & Veatch
- Overland Park, KS
- 30+ days ago
- Overland Park, KS
- 30+ days ago
The Opportunity As the Certified Payroll Accountant, you will have the opportunity to: Prepare weekly Certified Payroll reporting in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the US Department...
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- Journal Entries
- Public Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Technical Accounting
- Balance Sheets
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger
- Monthly Accounting Close
- Sales & Use Tax
- Account Reconciliation
- Full Cycle Accounting
- Accounting Software
- General Accounting
- Account Analysis
- Accruals
- Depreciation
- Corporate Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Year End Closing
- Fixed Assets
- Internal Control
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cost Accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Pivot Tables
- Taxes
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- QuickBooks
- Accounts Receivable
- Forecasting
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Finance
- Payroll
- Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Documentation
- Budgets
- Reporting
- Policy Development
- Filing
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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