Staff Accountant

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger processing, journal entries, and month-end close activities. The role supports cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting, enabling the Senior Accountant to oversee cost analyses and higher-risk accounting matters.

This office-based position requires strong attention to detail, adherence to deadlines, and collaboration with manufacturing, warehouse, and store personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with general ledger processing and month-end close.
• Familiarity with cost accounting and inventory costing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger processing and journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close tasks.
• Support cost accounting including standard cost and variance analysis.
• Assist with inventory transactions and fixed asset activity.
• Prepare data exports/imports from ERP and ensure documentation readiness.
• Provide reporting support and assistance for audits and compliance.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for most general ledger processing functions and routine cost accounting processing tasks. This position prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close schedules, fixed asset processing, inventory and cost accounting support, data imports/exports, and financial reporting support. The role is intended to provide reliable transaction processing, reconciliations, and analysis so the Senior Accountant can focus on cost accounting oversight, financial review, and higher-risk accounting matters.

Essential Functions:

• Perform recurring general ledger processing, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, month-end close schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, including reconciliations to subledgers and follow-up of reconciling items.
• Prepare cost accounting processing workpapers, transaction reviews, inventory support schedules, and standard cost update documentation for Senior Accountant review.
• Assist with inventory transaction review, cycle count support, variance follow-up, inventory reporting, and coordination of supporting data from manufacturing, warehouse, and base store personnel.
• Process routine fixed asset purchase and retirement activity, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with depreciation import and reconciliation activity.
• Create, update, and maintain selected cost allocation model inputs and recurring supporting schedules that feed overhead expense accounts.
• Assist with monthly variance analysis, financial statement integrity reviews, gross profit support, and account fluctuation explanations as assigned.
• Prepare data imports, exports, and reconciliations from the ERP system and other supporting systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and organized documentation.
• Support National Industries for the Blind reporting, compliance reporting, budget support, year-end audit requests, and ad hoc financial reporting as assigned.
• Identify process issues, documentation gaps, or unusual transactions and escalate them to the Senior Accountant or Controller with clear supporting detail.
• Maintain organized records, supporting workpapers, and audit-ready documentation for assigned accounting areas.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, confidentiality, and alignment with Alphapointe's mission.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as directed.

Working Conditions:

• This position is primarily office-based; remote work, if any, is limited to certain instances based on business needs.
• Occasional lifting of bankers boxes or records of up to 25 pounds may be required.
• Position requires regular use of a computer, ERP system, spreadsheets, and electronic files.
• Must be flexible and willing to take direction from multiple sources while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.