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Financial Accountant

Job in Paola, Miami County, Kansas, 66071, USA
Listing for: Lakemary Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Reports To:

Accounting Operations Manager

Department:
Finance

Position Summary

The Financial Accountant assists the Accounting Operations Manager in the daily operations of the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in recording historical transactions. This position prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and performs other general ledger activities to maintain strong internal controls.

Accounting Operations
  • Ensure timely and accurate month‑end close and reconciliations.
  • Maintain integrity of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Actively seek opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.
  • Assist as needed with recording and reconciling monthly prepaid assets, fixed assets, accruals and accounts receivable.
  • Responsible for managing HUD program revenue, expenses, reporting.
  • Food Service Program grant claims, monthly financial reporting and yearly audits.
  • Manage Endowment Funds and prepare monthly reports.
  • Reconcile employee benefits and report monthly.
  • Assist with month end allocations.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations.
  • Other accounting tasks as assigned.
Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Support preparation of documentation for auditors and regulatory agencies.
  • Collaborate with the team to improve processes, provide financial insights, and ensure the financial health of the organization.
  • Internal auditing as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
  • 1+ years of progressive accounting experience, nonprofit preferred.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting practices.
  • Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
  • Ability to lead process improvements.
Benefits

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

Certifications

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Mental Health Care

Johnson County, KS $69,230.00-$ 1 week ago

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