Title: Accountant III

Location Springfield, MO

Additional Location Allen, Texas; Lenexa, Kansas; Monett, Missouri

Workplace Type Hybrid

Travel 5%

Job Description

At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company, we're a force for good in financial services. We're redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we'd love to meet you.

Accountant III will be joining our Corporate Accounting team that provides accounting support to Financial Business Partners in various Lines of Business within Jack Henry. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the accounting team in preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reports for analysis and/or tracking's in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). A successful candidate has outstanding Interpersonal skills along with extensive background in accounting.

This position will be filled to work in a hybrid capacity and will require you to come to one of the following Jack Henry office locations at least 1 day a week for collaboration or team meetings: Allen, TX, Lenexa, KS, Springfield, MO, or Monett, MO. We have corporate flight shuttles you can take to travel conveniently between these locations.

This position will have a salary range of $53,650 - $78,000 based on experience and location.

What you'll be responsible for

Prepare journal entries such as accruals, allocations, amortization, reclasses. Prepare or review balance reconciliations and research and timely resolve reconciliation variances.

Prepare quarterly balance sheet variance analysis. Compiles various other analyses for management review on a periodic basis.

Reviews, monitors, and resolves reports pertaining to billing, revenue flow and/or expenditures, assets, and liabilities. Prepare schedules such as prepaids, accrued liabilities, accrued revenue, inventories.

Performing change initiatives via consolidations, streamlining, process improvements, and efficiency gains. Contributing to close management system advancements.

Assists other departments, vendors, or customers in resolving accounting issues by doing research, determining the best approach to resolution, and communicating results.

Applies company policies and procedures to assist other team members with daily questions and issues.

May provide work direction, technical assistance, and answer questions for less experienced accounting staff.

Train on responsibilities transitioning to or from the accounting department.

Prepare detailed process documentation in support of responsibilities and maintain existing documentation.

Business partnering with other teams and support FP&A with financial data.

May perform other job duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Minimum of 3 years of combination experience in any of the following accounting categories: accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury or general ledger accounting.

Experience with Excel formulas (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF statement).

Complete assignments using considerable judgement and initiative.

Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage tasks to completion.

Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure, work effectively with both employees and management.

Able to work with confidential materials and employee information and demonstrates confidentiality at all times.

Ability to adapt to change and have an agile mindset.

Able to meet aggressive deadlines.

Ability to travel up to 5% to attend Jack Henry meetings, trainings, and/or professional conferences.

Must be able to work extended hours as business needs dictate and have the ability to work late evening/overtime hours up to 4 business days a month.

What would be nice for you to have

Masters in Accounting.

CPA certification.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, 'Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.' We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.

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Accountant III job at Jack Henry & Associates - JHA in Allen, TX, Lenexa, KS, Springfield, MO, Monett, MO

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