Staff Accountant
The Kansas Bar Association is currently seeking a qualified Staff Accountant to join our team. College degree in business related field preferred; experience may be substituted for education. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial and business administration and payroll processing, with knowledge of standard accounting procedures including GL administration and fund accounting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks required. Experience with non-profit or association budgeting and financial reporting preferred. Salary range mid-to-upper 40s, excellent benefits.
Send resume and cover letter no later than June 28, 2020.
Description
Reports to: Executive Director
Principal Responsibility: Perform the accounting functions of the Association and Foundation.
General Duties:
- Maintain accounting system for all financial transactions of the KBA and KBF in compliance with auditor’s standards.
- Record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the respective budget formats of the KBA and KBF.
- Manage deposit and investment of KBA and KBF funds in compliance with established investment policy, and monitor cash flow.
- Manage all payroll processing (through Quickbooks) including time and leave reporting, filing all required payroll taxes and reports, W-2s, etc.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements, credit card statements, prepare and distribute monthly and year-end financial statements
- Design and provide service center and managerial reports, cash flow analyses, and other financial reports as requested by Executive Director, Board or managerial staff
- Prepare sales and use tax reports for the KBA and KBF.
- Process accounts receivables (including invoice payments, royalty/affinity payments, and lawyer referral service receipts) and accounts payables for the KBA and KBF, and membership payments, adjustments and refunds, etc.
- When activity levels require, in conjunction with IOLTA coordinator, provide timely IOLTA ACH processing, deposits, etc.
- Manage and evaluate equipment purchases/leases and maintenance agreements.
- Provide training and assistance to other staff with regard to proper accounting and reporting procedures and provide budget and financial information as needed.
- With Executive Director manage and evaluate equipment purchases/leases and maintenance agreements, oversee office resources, equipment, building, parking areas, and grounds.
- Prepare monthly journal entries for review by Executive Director.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field; evaluate policies and procedures pertinent to responsibilities and make recommendations to the Executive Director for general improvements and modifications necessary for compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
- Assist the Executive Director with preparation of the annual budget.
- Assist other departments in KBA/KBF activities as assigned
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by their supervisor.
Other:
- Ability to travel in state and out of state to represent the association, including occasional overnight stays.
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
Required and Desirable Education and Experience:
- College degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education.
- 3 years’ experience in financial and business administration with knowledge of standard accounting procedures including GL administration and funds accounting
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Experience with non-profit or association budgeting and financial reporting preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software, QuickBooks preferred
- A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with minimum of liability insurance is required
Classification: Exempt
Salary: $45,000-$49,000 DOQ
A complete application should include a letter of interest addressing qualifications, a resume, three professional references and a statement of salary requirements.