Accounting Analyst - Corporate Services (Kansas City)

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for being a key liaison between Accounting/Finance and members of our Project Teams of a specific Global Practice or Regional Office.

• Develop a working knowledge of the Accounting/Finance process system workflows to be a Center of Excellence for the Project Team to use as support.
• Develop an understanding of intercompany and client billing process workflow, the importance of timely and accurate billing documentation, and the effects of timeliness on cash management.
• Develop knowledge of data and analytic capabilities in Accounting/Finance to support equipping project teams with the info to manage projects.
• Participate in the formal and informal training of Project Team members on Accounting/Finance processes & systems.
• Use wide-ranging Accounting/Finance knowledge to support special projects that focus on innovation and process improvement.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting contracts to determine proper invoicing requirements & formats for contracts that have complex and/or unique requirements.
• Provide recommendations and implement billing solutions using current technology to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of existing systems & processes.
• Assist in managing unbilled work in progress and project status billing process for designated Global Practice or Regional Office.
• Coordinate with the project team and billing support staff to ensure smooth execution of assigned tasks.
• Develop process documentation for all client-specific invoicing requirements.
• Audit projects with complicated invoicing requirements.
• Support Enterprise Account Management teams on Accounting/Finance needs to assist in delivering best-in-class service to Burns & McDonnell clients.
• Assist Contract Analyst team on client-initiated audits on invoicing
• Assist in supporting Contract Analyst and Financial Reporting teams on 4th quarter and business planning request from Business Leadership.
• Aid and review Project Team's annual AP Accrual estimates to ensure accuracy and follows accounting guidelines.
• Foster relationships with Project Teams and shows a willingness to learn about the Burns & McDonnell project lifecycle
• Support miscellaneous project reviews.
• Engage regularly with assigned mentor as a part of the Accounting Analyst professional development program.
• Display first-rate customer service skills – maintains a positive attitude and is always willing to offer a helping hand to other team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Basic knowledge in Accounting/GAAP.
• Eagerness to constantly learn, be challenged with new tasks, and passionate for continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups, and other key excel functions is preferred.
• Self-motivator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use various software tools, including models, spreadsheets, and databases, to perform analysis and compellingly communicate findings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.