Job Description

Job Location Paola Kansas - Paola, KS 66071 Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Job Category Accounting

Financial Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Operations Manager

Department: Finance

Starting Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

The Financial Accountant assists the Accounting Operations Manager in the daily operations of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in recording historical transactions. This position prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and performs other general ledger activities to maintain strong internal controls.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close and reconciliations.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.
• Assist as needed with recording and reconciling monthly prepaid assets, fixed assets, accruals and accounts receivable.
• Responsible for managing HUD program revenue, expenses, reporting
• Food Service Program grant claims, monthly financial reporting and yearly audits
• Manage Endowment Funds and prepare monthly reports
• Reconcile employee benefits and report monthly
• Assist with month end allocations
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Other accounting tasks as assigned

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support preparation of documentation for auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes, provide financial insights, and ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Internal auditing as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting practices.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to lead process improvements.

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

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