Sr. Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Senior Accountant to bolster financial reporting for our manufacturing facilities. You will assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and detailed plant-level analysis to identify trends and ensure accuracy.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in accounting, manufacturing exposure, and strong Excel/SAP skills. MBA/CPA are preferred, and travel may be required. Join a team focused on precision and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–8 years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• ERP experience; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close process for plant accounting personnel.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review and analyze plant income statements and balance sheets.
• Identify unusual trends and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor less experienced accountants and review their entries.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and SG&A expense analysis.
• Lead ad-hoc data analyses and management reporting.
• Drive process improvements within areas of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA / CPA or further education preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

The Senior Accountant supports the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting for facilities by assisting with month-end close tasks, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. This position will require multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, as well as effective communication.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for plant accounting personnel at respective plants
• Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel
• Assist with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Train and mentor less experienced accountants
• Review journal entries prepared by less experienced accountants
• Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action
• Analyze complex and non-routine transactions and prepare related journal entries requiring significant judgment, accounting estimates, and application of technical accounting guidance
• Participate and assist with the budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis processes and various supporting analysis
• Participate in the of expense analysis and forecasting on assigned SG&A cost centers of respective business units
• Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division
• Coordinate or spearhead various accounting-related projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of management
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 to 8 years of experience in an accounting environment
• Public accounting experience is preferred
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Experience with ERP applications a plus, SAP preferred
• License and/or certification – MBA / CPA or further education preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be willing to travel 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisions
• Driven self-starter
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities with team player mentality
• Collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with various levels of leadership
• Ability to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results
• Ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines
• Ability to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans