Staff Accountant

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home.

This position would have primary responsibility of supporting the accounting team of this rapidly growing business and will have the opportunity to advance with the business. This position will be based at Conexon’s downtown Kansas City headquarters. 

Location: Kansas City, MO -Hybrid: In office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Fixed

Overtime: Occasionally

Travel: No

• Handle the day-to-day accounts payable process through bill creation and purchase order request
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including tracking W-9 forms and assisting with the annual 1099 filings
• Support customer invoicing and the monthly customer statements
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly as well as other month-end closing procedures
• Perform general bookkeeping entries
• Ensure compliance with an internal system of standard procedures and processes
• Assist in annual audit process
• Cross departmental collaboration with the construction team to ensure accuracy on invoicing for projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Required Qualifications 

• Knowledge of financial accounting and ability to adhere to general accounting principles
• Motivated and organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High standard of personal and professional integrity
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate report requests from management
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience directly related to the key duties of the role

Standard Company Benefits Include

• Paid time off
• Full benefits (i.e. health, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits