Accounting Consultant

Accounting Consultant

519 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

Full-time

e2E helps startups, small businesses, and nonprofits successfully grow to the next level by providing them with the strategic finance, human resources, and/or tax expertise they need to succeed; freeing them up to focus on the growth and profitability of their business.

This position will be based in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Applicants should either currently reside in the Kansas City Metro area or be planning on relocating to Kansas City.

To learn more about e2E, visit our website at www.e2ekc.com.

The Accounting Consultant will report to the Director of Accounting. This role will be responsible for the finance and accounting services for assigned e2E clients. This role will be the primary contact for ensuring all client monthly accounting tasks are executed. Manages and provides outstanding consulting, accounting, and tax services to entrepreneurial clients personally or in collaboration with an Accounting Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• For certain assigned clients prepares: financial statements and/or financial schedules & reports; journal entries (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually); fixed asset schedules; payroll; and/or performs other general accounting/financial duties.
• Consults with assigned clients on various accounting/tax/business matters primarily related to general financial accounting activities such as accounts payable, W-9s, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll processing, adjusting journal entries, cash management, debt management, sales & use tax, business filings, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing Accounting Specialists' work for assigned clients.
• Reviews similar accounting work prepared by other staff.
• Researches and documents technical accounting and tax topics and issues to support accounting and tax positions as well as to provide resources to other staff.
• Prepares both complex and non-complex client income tax returns, payroll tax returns, sales & use tax returns, personal property filings and business license filings, as well as, provides guidance to other staff regarding technical tax topics and issues.
• For certain assigned clients may process, or supervise staff in processing, payroll, client customer invoicing, accounts payable data entry and/or bill pay and ACH transactions.
• Performs work under a Principal’s direction on other special client projects including, but not limited to: assistance with the preparation of budgets and/or financial projections; profitability analysis; cash management models; internal control and segregation of duties analysis; tax planning strategies; etc.
• Keeps Principals informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports, summarizing information and identifying trends for areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for detail tracking of hours by client and project on a daily basis.
• Coordinates activities of various staff in support of the above functions.
• Additional Specific Management Responsibilities w/ Accounting Emphasis: Responsible for monitoring (as well as managing/developing the underlying support systems and processes) all client engagements with regard to accounting deadlines including, but not limited to: monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings; payroll cycles; payroll tax filings; W-2/W-3 filings; 1099 filings; sales & use tax filings; personal property tax filings; business license filings; personal, corporate and nonprofit tax returns; routine CFO consultations; and other special project deadlines.
• Other duties and responsibilities as identified or needed to help drive our Vision and abide by our client promise to help our clients grow.

Skills and Competencies

• Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and work well in groups and across functions;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to present recommendations and plans to senior management and key client representatives with poise and professional effectiveness;
• Excellent customer focus, a hunger to solve customer problems;
• Self-starter, independent worker, focused on continuous improvement
• Effective organizational and project management skills/able to establish priorities, strong detailed execution, and ability to multi-task;
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail;
• Comfortable navigating back and forth between multiple tasks both strategic and tactical;

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred.

· 5+ years of related experience. Accounting/financial operating knowledge including processes and systems set-up and project management skills required.

· Experience as an accountant, performing bank and credit card reconciliations, AP/AR accounting, payroll, monthly close, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation.

· Experience using QuickBooks Online preferred.

· Experience with other accounting software is a plus.

· Exceptional customer service skills required.

· Non-profit experience is a plus

Benefits

· Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.

· Collaborative and innovative work environment.

· Opportunity to work with diverse and exciting clients.

· Company culture that values creativity, initiative, and growth.

Additional Information: All offers contingent on successful completion of background screen.