Posted 1d ago

Accounting Analyst - Corporate Services (Kansas City)

@ Burns & McDonnell
Missouri, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:develop workflows, analyze contracts, assist billing
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; basic GAAP knowledge; strong Excel skills; good communication; 3.0 GPA preferred; eligible to work in the U.S.; New Grad
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP
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The Accounting Analyst is responsible for being a key liaison between Accounting/Finance and members of our Project Teams of a specific Global Practice or Regional Office.

  • Develop a working knowledge of the Accounting/Finance process system workflows to be a Center of Excellence for the Project Team to use as support.
  • Develop an understanding of intercompany and client billing process workflow, the importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management.
  • Develop knowledge of data and analytic capabilities in Accounting/Finance to support equipping project teams with the info to manage projects.
  • Participate in the formal and informal training of Project Team members on Accounting/Finance processes & systems.
  • Use wide-ranging Accounting/Finance knowledge to support special projects that focus on innovation and process improvement.
  • Assist in analyzing and interpreting contracts to determine proper invoicing requirements & formats for contracts that have complex and/or unique requirements.
  • Provide recommendations and implement billing solutions using current technology to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of existing systems & processes.
  • Assist in managing unbilled work in progress and project status billing process for designated Global Practice or Regional Office.
  • Coordinate with the project team and billing support staff to ensure smooth execution of assigned tasks.
  • Develop process documentation for all client-specific invoicing requirements.
  • Audit projects with complicated invoicing requirements.
  • Support Enterprise Account Management teams on Accounting/Finance needs to assist in delivering best-in-class service to Burns & McDonnell clients.
  • Assist Contract Analyst team on client-initiated audits on invoicing
  • Assist in supporting Contract Analyst and Financial Reporting teams on 4th quarter and business planning request from Business Leadership.
  • Aid and review Project Team's annual AP Accrual estimates to ensure accuracy and follows accounting guidelines.
  • Foster relationships with Project Teams and shows a willingness to learn about the Burns & McDonnell project lifecycle
  • Support miscellaneous project reviews.
  • Engage regularly with assigned mentor as a part of the Accounting Analyst professional development program.
  • Display first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and is always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Basic knowledge in Accounting/GAAP.
  • Eagerness to constantly learn, be challenged with new tasks, and passionate for continuous improvement.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred.
  • Self-motivator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to use various software tools, including models, spreadsheets, and databases, to perform analysis and compellingly communicate findings.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.


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