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Accountant at First Management Inc. Accountant at First Management Inc. in Lawrence, Kansas Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

General Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven finance professional to oversee core corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and budget analysis. This role requires a strong work ethic, advanced technical accounting expertise, and the ability to maintain rigorous financial controls across multiple business entities while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:

Manage comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles, including general ledger maintenance, accruals, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

Audits & Compliance:

Coordinate and assist with annual financial and operational audits, ensuring adherence to established accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Reconciliations & Analysis:

Perform timely, accurate reconciliations of complex bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Assist executive management in preparing, tracking, and analyzing corporate and operational budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting summaries.

Data Integrity & Systems Management:

Oversee the accurate daily entry and processing of financial transactions across enterprise accounting and property management platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or AppFolio).

Process Improvement:

Continuously evaluate and refine accounting workflows, documentation protocols, and financial internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Cross-Functional Support:

Serve as a trusted resource for corporate and operational personnel, providing financial guidance and supporting special projects as needed by the CFO.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.

Experience:

3+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate accounting, audit, or real estate/construction accounting preferred).

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software systems.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional attention to detail, robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range:

$65,000 to $80,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance available at the 1st of the month following 60 days of full time employment. First Management pays for a Basic Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness policy for employees. After 1 year of full time employment, employees may contribute to a 401(k), First Management matches up to 4%.