• Senior Accountant

    H&R Block (Kansas City, MO)


    Our Company

     

    We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

     

    What you'll do...

     

    The Senior Accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare accurate financial reports, while managing journal entries and conducting analysis for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. This role is also responsible for identifying and, in some cases, leading process improvement initiatives, implementing approved changes, and maintaining up-to-date process documentation. Additionally, the Senior Accountant ensures thorough documentation of job duties and supports cross-training efforts to enhance team flexibility and continuity.

     

    Day to day you'll...

     

    + Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries on a timely basis

    + Responsible for the month-end, quarter-end and year-end analysis of general ledger accounts, including validating the accuracy of data from subsystems

    + Be responsible for general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, with a focus on appropriate supporting documentation, timely follow-up on reconciling items and adherence to the reconciliation policy

    + Partner with both on-shore and off-shore accounting resources to ensure timely completion of journal entries and overall compliance with the monthly close calendar

    + Analyze financial statements on a monthly basis identifying reasons for variances in both balance sheet and income statement accounts

    + Assist in preparing audit schedules for the external auditors, tax package schedules and schedules to support SOX controls

    + Focus on continuous improvement. Identifies and helps develop new processes to improve efficiency

    + Maintain documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all job duties and responsibilities

    + Ensure back-up resources for your job duties and responsibilities are properly trained and ready to perform in your absence

    + Perform other duties as assigned

     

    What you'll bring to the team...

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

    + Minimum of 3 years accounting experience

    + Knowledge of GAAP

    + Knowledge of integrated online accounting applications

    + Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

    + Demonstrated critical thinking skills

    + Ability to handle multiple tasks and project simultaneously with minimal supervision

    + Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

    + Proficiency in Word and Excel including ability to use macros, pivot tables, and query

     

    It would be even better if you also had...

     

    + CPA designation

    + Experience with Workday general ledger

     

    Why work for us

     

    Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being. Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com (https://www.blockbenefits.com/public/welcome) . Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.