Accounting Manager Job at LHH Recruitment Solutions in Kansas City

LHH Recruitment Solutions is collaborating with a client in the Kansas City Metro area to fill an urgent need for an Interim Accounting Manager. This is a contract position designed to provide immediate support to the clients team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Journal Entries: Ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
  
• Posting Journal Entries: Timely and accurate posting of journal entries to the general ledger.
  
• Hitting Hard Deadlines: Manage workload to meet strict deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end close.
  
• Reconciliations: Perform and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
• Compliance and Audit: Oversee compliance with internal controls and assist with external audit requirements.
  
• SOX Knowledge and Experience: Apply Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) knowledge to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Reporting: Jump in with reports, providing timely and accurate financial information to management.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Experience with Great Plains software is highly desirable.
  
• Attributes: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification is a plus.
  
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Experience from Public Accounting a Plus
  

Pay: $45 - $55/HR

Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour

Search managed by: Justin Marks

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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