Senior Accountant

Company: Epiq Systems Inc
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

It's fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what theyare doing!

Job Description:

This position works in a shared services environment at Epiq's Kansas City, Kansas office and performs accounting functions in accordance with US GAAP. The position works closely with business unit personnel across Epiq's various offices to identify and address accounting issues in an ever-changing business environment and strives to assure internal controls are designed and operating effectively. This position also supports providing deliverables for external audit and statutory accounting purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation and posting of month end journal entries,
• Preparation and review of account reconciliations and analysis,
• Preparation and review of monthly closing binders,
• Preparation of deliverables for internal or external audit as needed,
• Provide support for budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis as needed, and
• Identify and implement process improvements.
  
  ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Complete special projects and other similar accounting duties as assigned by Manager, Accounting.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
    
    • Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting, specifically an understanding of revenue recognition standards, equity accounting and cash flow preparation.
    • Knowledge of internal and process-related controls,
    • Ability to organize, meet strict deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team,
    • Independent with high initiative,
    • Strong problem solving and analysis skills,
    • Excellent interpersonal skills,
    • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation),
    • Ability to thrive in a fast paced business environment, and
    • Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
      
      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
      
      • BS in Accounting; Master's degree preferred,
      • CPA firm experience, including SEC reporting clients preferred,
      • CPA certificate preferred,
      • SAP experience preferred, or experience with other large ERP system,
      • Industry accounting experience is a plus, and
      • Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office products required.
        
        SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
        
        Typical work week is 40+ hours with overtime as required to meet business requirements and deadlines.
        
        If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
        
        It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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