Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Tyler Technologies

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role at Tyler Technologies, located in Overland Park, KS. In this position, you will be instrumental in ensuring accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting for multiple divisions. Your contributions will directly support the Accounting Manager with critical financial statement analyses, general accounting, third-party reporting, and audit compliance, all performed in accordance with GAAP. This role is vital for maintaining the company’s financial integrity and supporting acquisition integration processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Overland Park, KS

• Mission: This role owns the responsibility for accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting for multiple divisions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft D365 (preferred), Blackline (preferred), close management tools (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute month-end general ledger financial close processes, ensuring full SOX compliance for assigned divisions and accounting processes.
• Generate accurate journal entries supported by comprehensive documentation.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts monthly or quarterly, ensuring timely clearance of reconciling items for assigned processes.
• Conduct detailed month-end variance analysis to identify and explain financial fluctuations.
• Support the comprehensive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is essential.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail to deliver high-quality work, excellent oral and written communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with personnel in remote locations.
• Bonus: Experience with Microsoft D365, Blackline, and close management tools is preferred.