Staff Accountant
Spring Venture Group
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- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Spring Venture Group
Insurance · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Execute month-end close activities, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, analyze financial data, and support cash operations, budgeting, reporting, and audits.
- Communicate financial results and partner with finance teams on reviews and operational projects.
What you need
- <p><strong>Education/Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.</li><li><em>Preferred: </em>1-3 years of full-time work experience in a corporate setting of related fields.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills/Specialties:</strong></p><ul><li>Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of Excel</li><li>Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.</li><li><em>Preferred: </em>Proven experience leveraging AI tools (Claude in Excel) for automation and analytics.</li><li><em>Preferred:</em> Working knowledge of Workday and Snowflake.</li></ul><p><strong>Certifications/Licenses:</strong></p><p>CPA license or candidate a plus</p>
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
GAAPgeneral ledger accounting principlesExcelAI toolsWorkdaySnowflakeCPA license
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Perks
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k matching program
- paid time off program
- Volunteer Time Off
- donation matching program
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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OVERVIEW
The Staff Accountant is a full-time position responsible for driving accounting, general ledger, and financial operations. Operating as a agile team member within our Finance and Accounting organization, this role partners across accounting, FP&A, and treasury functions. The Staff Accountant leverages modern technology and AI tools to execute core month-end close processes, perform balance sheet reconciliations, support cash positioning, and communicate financial results to leadership across the company.
REPORTS TO
The Staff Accountant reports to the Treasury Manager in the Finance and Accounting department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The essential duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate financial performance, general ledger variances, and operational insights across accounting, finance, treasury, and cross-functional leadership teams.
Execute key month-end close activities, including preparing complex journal entries, expense accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations within Workday.
Leverage AI tools (such as Claude in Excel) and data platforms (Snowflake) to analyze large financial datasets, automate manual reconciliations, and optimize workflow efficiency.
Support cross-functional finance operations by monitoring cash entries, assisting with bank reconciliations, and tracking daily liquidity entries as needed.
Assist in evaluating departmental spend and actual vs. budget variances to support FP&A forecasting and management reporting.
Help document, refine, and enforce internal accounting controls and assist with annual financial statement audit requirements.
Partner with FP&A to prepare presentation materials and executive summaries for monthly financial reviews with senior leadership.
Maintain agility and flexibility to step into adjacent treasury, financial modeling, and operational accounting projects as business needs evolve.
Achieve results by working in a fast-paced team environment while simultaneously managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables with strict deadlines.
Maintain a strong sense of ownership and pride in work performed.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
BEHAVIORS
The SVG behaviors are listed below:
Be Aware (Emotional Intelligence)
Be Open & Honest (Communication)
Be a Team Player (Teamwork and Collaboration)
Be Accomplished (Drive for Results)
Be the Example (Develop Self & Empower People)
Be Forward Thinking (Strategic Thinking)
Be a Problem Solver (Continuous Improvement)
Additional behaviors for this position include:
Work Ethic
Organization Skills
Attention to Detail
Self-starter
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
Preferred: 1-3 years of full-time work experience in a corporate setting of related fields.
Skills/Specialties:
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of Excel
Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
Preferred: Proven experience leveraging AI tools (Claude in Excel) for automation and analytics.
Preferred: Working knowledge of Workday and Snowflake.
Certifications/Licenses:
CPA license or candidate a plus
Competitive compensation Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after a short waiting period
401k matching program
Generous paid time off program with an additional company break during the holidays
Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (health & well-being on and off the job) Rewards and Recognition
Maternity and Parental Leave Training program and ongoing support throughout your entire Spring Venture Group career
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture
Optional enrollment options include HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent life insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Travel Assist, and Legal plans
Security Responsibilities:
Operating in alignment with policies and standards
Ensuring acquisition and procurement follows security standards
Promoting and supporting alignment with security standards for all areas of responsibility
Reporting Security Incidents
Completing assigned training
Protecting assigned organizational assets
So that we can prioritize valid applications, we require a LinkedIn profile within our application process. Please email our careers inbox, if you have questions careers@springventuregroup.com. Thank you and we look forward to talking with you!
Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer