An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Senior Accountant Helzberg Diamonds - 3.5 North Kansas City, MO Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Financial close processing Spreadsheets Bachelor's degree Closing the books Financial data analysis tools Technical Proficiency Excel data analysis Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented accountant to join our General Ledger team with a strong operational focus. This role is ideal for a high-performing accountant ready to step toward a Senior Accountant position while taking ownership of key accounting processes. The role emphasizes execution, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate and timely financial results.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy Prepare, review, and post journal entries with a focus on operational drivers behind the numbers Perform account reconciliations and actively investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Partner with operational teams (e.g., finance, IT, Marketing, field operations, etc.) to ensure accurate financial data flow Monitor and maintain data integrity across systems and processes that feed the general ledger Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort Support system implementations, enhancements, or automation initiatives impacting accounting processes Assist in managing recurring accounting activities such as accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions Provide actionable insights on transaction trends, cost drivers, and operational variances Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation, with an emphasis on clean and efficient processes Deliverables & Measures of Success Success in this role may include, but is not limited to: Ability to independently manage close responsibilities with accuracy and timeliness Maintain high-quality reconciliations Develop a strong understanding of operational drivers Proactively improve accounting processes while building effective cross-functional relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field 3-5+ years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to GL and operational accounting processes Experience working within a structured close process Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within automated financial systems Ability to work with large datasets, reconciliations, and analysis Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑technical users Preferred Experience supporting operational accounting areas (marketing, IT, etc.) ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.) CPA or working toward certification
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This position is hybrid with in-office attendance required 3 days per week
COMPETENCIES
Strong process orientation and ownership mindset Ability to connect transactional activity to financial results Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and automation Strong cross-functional communication skills High attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger operational picture Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
