Sr. Accountant

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Ag Connection is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting for manufacturing facilities. You will assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries, and analyze performance, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of accounting experience, manufacturing exposure, and SAP proficiency, with CPA/MBA credentials preferred. Travel is minimal; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5–8 years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• ERP SAP experience preferred.
• MBA/CPA or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close for plant accounting and journal entries.
• Review and analyze plant month-end income statements and balance sheets.
• Mentor and review work of less experienced accountants.
• Investigate unusual trends and support corrective actions.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and SG&A analyses.
• Lead ad-hoc analyses and reporting for multiple management levels.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job 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.

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