Accounting Operations Specialist

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The Accounting Operations Specialist at our Overland Park, KS headquarters, is a financial professional that will be responsible for key accounting and analytical tasks for the accounting operations team including management of corporate card and expense report processes. In addition, this role will serve as key resource for accounts payable processes including processing payment settlement runs and other payables processing activities. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Accounting. This person will demonstrate strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization.

To be successful in this role, one must operate in a flexible and organized manner, have a mindset of process improvement and leveraging system tools, and thrive in an environment that works under time constraints and deadlines. In this role, one must be a team player open to performing a wide array of tasks, while also having the drive to work independently.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Expense Report Management including monitoring compliance to company expense reimbursement policy, monitoring timely submission of out of pocket and corporate card expenses, and escalation communication to users with past-due expenses

• Corporate Card Management including monitoring compliance to company corporate card policy, management of disputed transactions, collection of non-reimbursable charges, review and maintenance of card limits, escalation of issues to managers / HR / Legal as needed

• Monitor and reporting of gift card activity; collaborate with payroll on reporting as needed

• Manage notifications, validation rules, and other features in the Workday Expense module

• Process payment settlement runs in Workday Payables module

• Establish and maintain documentation and process materials (FAQs, reference guides, etc.)

• Complete reconciliation and control functions within the accounting operations team

• Additional tasks to include but not limited to pulling invoice support for loan draws, audits, etc., supplier ACH verification, invoice entry, supplier statement review, etc.

• Lead and propose process improvement initiatives, accounting system implementations and other special projects

• Collaborate with other departments in accomplishing strategic objectives and operational challenges

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of experience in accounting

• Advanced Excel experience (data aggregation and analysis)

• Two years of account reconciliation experience

• Ability to provide analysis and develop reports on key accounting data

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Report writing

• Workday ERP system experience

• Experience with leading and developing enhancements and process improvements in Workday or other ERP Systems

• Experience with SOX controls environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer service/team approach to all tasks

• A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes

• Professional agility

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with automated accounting systems

• Demonstrate willingness to partner across internal departments

• Strong critical thinking skills to assess current processes and propose new ideas

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