Grants Finance Accountant
Company: CONEXON
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: 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 Requirements: 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.
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