Accountant at Cerris in Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description:

Work hard. Have fun.


At Cerris, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come.


Come build the extraordinary with us. Apply today.



Nature of Work



Perform various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely completion of work within accounts payable or general accounting and compile this data for review by supervisor.


Essential Responsibilities

• Compile and sort documents substantiating business transactions, such as invoices, checks, and statements.


• Establish and maintain files as directed by supervisor for accounts payable and general accounting documents.


• Verify, investigate, enter, and post details of business transactions, such as vendor purchases and funds disbursed, to the appropriate accounts in the accounting system database.


• Review invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records to ensure accurate and complete accounting records.


• Assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.


• Prepare various daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and job-to-date reports.


• Review, analyze, reconcile and, if needed, correct general ledger transactions under direct supervision.


• Assume partial responsibility for certain function(s) in the day-to-day operation of accounts payable, general accounting, or a subordinate section.


• Routinely report/update progress towards department initiatives to senior/supervisory personnel.


• Exercise initiative and perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company software quickly, specifically Excel (vlooksup, pivot tables, etc.)


• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written


• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems


• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail


• Exceptional organizational skills


• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude


• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner


• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally


• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment.


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Education

• 2 or 4 year degree preferred but not required

Experience

• A minimum of one year or more of related work experience and/or accounting knowledge within the scope of an accounting/business degree program.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• This position is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending, or carrying of items such as papers, books, small parts, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work

Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Apply Now