What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Legal Aid?
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Staff Accountant - Central
Kansas City, Missouri
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) seeks a full-time Staff Accountant for our Central Office in Kansas City, Missouri. The Staff Accountant assists the Director of Finance in managing accounting tasks and funds. General responsibilities include financial management, audit preparation, general ledger entries, bank account reconciliation, client trust account reconciliation, cash log, investment accounts and other account reconciliations.
Some of the general responsibilities include :
- Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP, client and organizational policies, and any funding requirements.
- Complete and prepare account reconciliations, including bank and investment statements, balance sheet accounts, payroll withholding reconciliation.
- Complete journal entries in accounting software.
- Continuously identify and make suggestions for work process improvements to streamline accounting processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the annual financial audit.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
The qualified candidate must have the following :
Benefits :
Please visit http : / / www.lawmo.org / careers / current-openings to submit your application, resume and cover letter.
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the interview / application process should contact Human Resources Department at EEE@lawmo.org.
