Senior Accountant

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We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Senior Accountant to join our State & Federal team in Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant role will have a well-rounded accounting background and have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This position will be a valuable partner in the full cycle of accounting including building close business relationships with divisional and operational team members to ensure accurate financial statements.

As a part of Tyler’s corporate staff, you will make an impact on outcomes that affect various areas of the company. Your work will ultimately support our team members, clients, stakeholders, and the public sector.

Location

Overland Park, Kansas

Travel

0-5%

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a range of 5-10 business units
  • Participate in the month end general ledger financial close cycle, including processes required for full SOX compliance for assigned divisions/functional accounting processes.
  • Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation.
  • Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close.
  • Ensure all general ledger accounts are reconciled to supporting detail on a monthly or quarterly basis and reconciling items are cleared on a timely basis.
  • Participate with other internal groups to implement and maintain best practice accounting processes and formulate templates/models as needed.
  • Perform ad hoc tasks as required.
  • Maintain sufficient documentation that all transactions are recorded and supported in the general ledger and appropriate sub-ledgers on a periodic basis
  • Post journal entries and prepare reconciliations ensuring accounting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with thorough understanding of underlying business activities.
  • Performs high level reconciliations for challenging flow of fund models. Research variances between the general ledger, bank, and merchant processors.
  • Works with Operation teams and staff to resolve system related issues in a timely manner.
  • Prepare specific financial reports for agencies and partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
  • Strong skills with Microsoft Excel required.
  • Experience with Microsoft D365, Blackline and close management tools is preferred.
  • Must have strong attention to detail to deliver a high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain a positive professional attitude.
  • The candidate must be:
    • Able to interface with multiple departments and develop relationships with key accounting and finance personnel both in local and remote locations.
    • Able to identify, qualify and prioritize activities.
    • Able to work well with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the organization.
    • Self-motivating, hard-working and proactive, taking ownership and pride in their work and consistently seeking to learn new things.
 

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Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@tylertech.com or by calling 800.646.2633 ext. 791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
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