Hughes Walker Group, LLC is growing and believes entrepreneurship is the American way, and anyone who wants to own their own business should be able to! We are a family lead organization that has assisted others in Missouri and Kansas open and maintain their businesses by offering technology-oriented products that enhance the business owner’s quality of life. 

Under the supervision of the CEO or COO, the Staff Accountant I Associate is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, while coordinating the payroll outcomes with the general accounting functions within or external to the company, as required. The Staff Accountant I Associate shall perform various support duties to maintain our client accounting software according to federal, state, county and city regulations utilizing various accounting software tools. Responsible for supporting the goal of maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with internal staff and external business partners acting as a liaison between Accounting, HR and the employees of our clients. This is a full or part-time non-exempt hourly position with an opportunity to grow as the company grows.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assist with data entry and daily accounting transactions. 
• Reconcile accounts (AP/AR). 
• Prepare basic financial reports (e.g., balance sheets). 
• Support month-end and year-end close processes. 
• Process vendor payments and invoices. 
• Assist with grant reporting and tracking. 
• Provide clear financial reporting and insights to management. 
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Support donor database management.

Schedule:

• Fulltime or Part-time
• Monday to Friday
• Hours 8 am – 5 pm 
• The specific hours to be agreed upon by the individual and the partners. However, we anticipate a minimum of 15-25 hours/week for part-time and 30-40 hours per week for fulltime depending upon our client growth and processing needs.

Remote Work Only (Kansas City, Saint Louis, MO or Atlanta, GA metropolitan areas preferred)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Hughes Walker Group has a policy of offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Specifically, Hughes Walker Group does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Accounting software (3 years minimum experience).
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong verbal, written and in-person communication skills w/ ability to communicate with internal or external teams regarding routine transactions or procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 – specifically expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, team player environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently or with a team to drive results and performance as well as solve moderately complex accounting and reporting issues
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.