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Senior Accountant

Job in North Kansas City, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64116, USA
Listing for: Helzberg Diamonds Shops, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: North Kansas City

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented accountant to join our General Ledger team with a strong operational focus. This role is ideal for a high-performing accountant ready to step toward a Senior Accountant position while taking ownership of key accounting processes. The role emphasizes execution, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
  • Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries with a focus on operational drivers behind the numbers
  • Perform account reconciliations and actively investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Partner with operational teams (e.g., finance, IT, Marketing, field operations, etc.) to ensure accurate financial data flow
  • Monitor and maintain data integrity across systems and processes that feed the general ledger
  • Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
  • Support system implementations, enhancements, or automation initiatives impacting accounting processes
  • Assist in managing recurring accounting activities such as accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions
  • Provide actionable insights on transaction trends, cost drivers, and operational variances
  • Support audit requests and maintain proper documentation, with an emphasis on clean and efficient processes
Deliverables & Measures of Success

Success in this role may include, but is not limited to:

  • Ability to independently manage close responsibilities with accuracy and timeliness
  • Maintain high-quality reconciliations
  • Develop a strong understanding of operational drivers
  • Proactively improve accounting processes while building effective cross-functional relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to GL and operational accounting processes
  • Experience working within a structured close process
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within automated financial systems
  • Ability to work with large datasets, reconciliations, and analysis
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non‑technical users

Preferred

  • Experience supporting operational accounting areas (marketing, IT, etc.)
  • ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, etc.)
  • CPA or working toward certification
Work Arrangement:
  • This position is hybrid with in-office attendance required 3 days per week
COMPETENCIES:
  • Strong process orientation and ownership mindset
  • Ability to connect transactional activity to financial results
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and automation
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • High attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger operational picture
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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