Staff Accountant, Kansas City, KS

City Wide is seeking an entry-level Franchise Accountant professional with excellent communication skills to join our team! Are you graduating soon or have a degree in Accounting and/or Finance? Do you have a strong attention to detail and enjoy helping other? If yes, consider the role with City Wide today!

The Franchise Accountant will be responsible for full-charge billable accounting services for several distinct City Wide franchise entities located across the US and Canada. The Franchise Accountant will partner with an assigned Franchise Controller, with both roles working directly with franchisee owners and other franchisee personnel. This position supports the franchisees with all accounting and finance processes within the City Wide Client Management System, leveraging a robust technology platform that includes Microsoft Business Central/ERP, Solver corporate performance management (reporting and planning platform), and Power BI.

Primary Responsibilities:

Customer billing - contract and non-contract

Vendor disbursements

Contract management

Accounts receivable and accounts payable management

Cash management/banking/reconciliations

Credit card charges and payments

Payroll support and review

Sales and use tax reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Monthly financial statement close process

Internal control adherence/enhancement

Financial reporting (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)

Financial forecasting/budgeting (three statements)

Support of third parties and related audits (accounting/CPA, insurance providers)

Ad hoc accounting projects, financial reporting and analysis

Liaison with franchisee ownership/key personnel

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Demonstrated full-charge accounting experience.

Systems/data oriented – Command of accounting systems and data management; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central desirable.

Client-service oriented - Ability to provide responsive service to franchisee clients while following company procedures.

Excellent communication skills.

Precision/Detail Oriented – Accuracy/precision is daily work product.

Continuous improvement orientation - Com.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Problem Solving/Analytical skills - Ability to identify and implement scalable solutions to automate processes; drive proactively.

Excel proficiency/expertise.

This position will be on site at the City Wide Corporation Office in Lenexa, KS.

Benefits

City Wide Franchise offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, PTO, and 401k. In addition, City Wide prides itself on a culture rich in history and collaboration, within a customer-focused atmosphere that fosters continual learning and development. As a people-centered culture, we also offer community-based enrichment, including paid time to support charities of choice!

More on City Wide...
City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry. We have over 100 franchise locations in the U. S. and Canada and are growing! Our culture supports the company’s Mission: to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities they serve. Read more about City Wide at (url removed)!

City Wide is an Equal Opportunity Employer

* City Wide internal applicants may reach out to lead recruiter Dana Bykowski to inquire about this position or apply directly on the referrals page.