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    Accountant - Topeka, United States - Evergy Company

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    Description

    SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

    JOB TITLE: Accountant


    REQUISITION: ACC0017





    DEPARTMENT:
    Controller - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters





    LOCATION:
    Topeka, KS

    Kansas City, MO


    PAY RANGE: Accountant I: $51,000 - $63,700

    Accountant II:
    $62,300 - $77,900

    Accountant Sr:
    $70,400 - $93,900


    Scheduled Work Hours:


    Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Additional hours as needed.


    Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:


    This accountant may be involved in various corporate accounting functions including but not limited to intercompany transactions, accruals, prepaid expenses, long-term debt, leases, payroll, and inventory as well as performing related account reconciliations, as required.

    Specific duties may be assigned depending on individual's skillset, desires, and organizational needs. This person should possess an aptitude for learning and initiating process improvements.

    This position is responsible for ensuring transactional compliance with various regulatory guidelines, GAAP, and internal policy and providing information and analysis to support various regulatory filings.

    In addition, the accountant may be involved in system implementations and process improvement projects in addition to regular duties.


    Education and Experience Requirements:


    • Bachelor's degree with an accounting major, CPA preferred.
    • Must possess advanced proficiency with Excel.
    • Preferred qualifications include utility industry experience and PeopleSoft, PowerPlan or Workiva experience.

    Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:


    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve accounting problems.
    • Ability to communicate effectively.
    • Independently research and make recommendations on how to comply with accounting standards.
    • Work with other groups in the company to ensure that accounting transactions are recorded accurately/efficiently and find solutions to accounting or system issues.
    • Display initiative and self-reliance with ability to self-prioritize multiple projects and strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality performance under pressure.
    • Maintain effective internal controls by developing and following procedures and maintaining adequate supporting documentation and audit trails for all aspects of responsibilities.

    Working Conditions:


    • Office environment with both in office and remote working conditions. In office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with option to work remote the rest of the week.
    Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First.

    We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

    So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

    We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day.

    We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

    Disclaimer:

    The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

    It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


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