Grants Finance Accountant in KANSAS CITY, Missouri at Conexon

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.

The Grants Finance Accountant is responsible for providing financial budget vs actual ledgers as work is completed on broadband grants projects. The Grants Finance Accountant will assist in developing tools and trackers to facilitate analysis of multiple sources of data and combine them to provide meaningful information on financial status of each project. You should be excited to tell a story about a project through the numbers!

Prior financial experience in broadband or telecommunications deployment is preferred but not required. Flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.

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

Job Type: Full- time

Schedule: Fixed

Overtime: Occasionally

Travel: No

• Effectively work with internal and external information sources to ensure timely and accurate summaries of spending and detailed lists of invoices and proof of payment for grants projects.
• Develop accuracy and completeness testing protocols and repeatable scalable processes for gathering and summarizing data.
• Develop workflow to support production of regular reporting.
• Work effectively with grants compliance team, providing project spending reporting and budget risk assessment.
• Define and identify automation opportunities and development requirements. Test, adjust and implement.
• Work with a creative team to bring ideas into the mix, offer suggestions and research. Demonstrate the ability to share information and constantly learn new processes and technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in a clear and straightforward manner, with all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, to prioritize and organize effectively, and to adhere to firm deadlines, all with a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail, are required for this position
• Microsoft Excel power user. Outlook, SharePoint use daily.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to obtain information from multiple sources and streamline and operationalize ongoing scaled production of reporting.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English proficiently.
• Physical Requirements
• Normal office conditions, some irregular hours may be required. Majority of time spent on the computer and phone.

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

Conexon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our recruiting and hiring practices are designed to attract, evaluate, and retain talented individuals based solely on their qualifications, experience, and ability to contribute to Conexon’s mission. Discrimination, harassment, or bias of any kind is strictly prohibited in all stages of the employment process.

By adhering to these principles, Conexon ensures a fair, equitable, and respectful environment for all current and prospective employees.