General Ledger (GL) Accountant
Myers and Stauffer LC · myersandstauffer.com
Kansas CityHybrid
The job in short
General ledger accounting.
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Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-09-22
- Location as listed
- Kansas City, MO, United States
- Role
- Accountant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
#LI-MM3 #LI-Hybrid
Essential Functions and Primary Duties:
The GL Accountant is responsible for assisting and supporting the internal accounting function at Myers & Stauffer LC. This position will ensure accurate general ledger data entry, timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, support the monthly close process, and assist with General Ledger account reconciliations.
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Ensure accurate data entry for financial transactions
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Preparation of journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
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Preparation of monthly General Ledger account reconciliations
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Produce financial reporting as required by management
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One or more of these core accounting functions:
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Project revenue accounting (i.e. project setups, maintenance, revenue adjustments)
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Project billing and accounts receivable (i.e. client invoices, payments)
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Accounts Payable processing (i.e. vendor invoices, payments, expense report review)
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One or more of these related compliance functions:
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Review of fixed assets ledgers, and preparation of property tax returns
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State regulatory compliance reporting
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Firm licensing requirements
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Assist with external and internal audit/review process
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Establish and adhere to financial accounting and internal control policies and procedures
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Special projects and other monthly close requirements as needed, in support of accounting team.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, such as U.S. GAAP, required
• Specific experience in general ledger and month-end close preferred
• SOX experience preferred
• High degree of data entry accuracy, attention to detail, and organization of work required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial information, identify inconsistencies and/or errors required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines required
• Ability to self-manage workload and initiate tasks independently required
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external teams required
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills required
• Proven working knowledge of one or more corporate accounting functions (AR, AP, etc.) preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Oracle and/or Unanet a plus
• Experience with revenue recognition under ASC606 a plus
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting work experience
• Proficient use of applicable technology including Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc. are a daily requirement of this position)
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