Staff Accountant

Wilbert-Funeral-Services-2; Leawood (KS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting, payroll, lease accounting, and month-end close, reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance and internal controls within a multi-location US operation. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with payroll and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliant environment.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment meeting monthly close and reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsabilités

• Prepare journal entries across all components of the financial statements with a robust understanding of debits, credits, and relationship between income statement and balance sheet.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process ensuring all financial transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in the correct period.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations and maintaining the confidentiality of employee information.
• Perform lease accounting activities, including maintaining lease records, preparing journal entries, reconciling lease-related accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Foundational understanding of accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Execution of financial reporting deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures; assist in implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support budgeting and forecasting efforts; collaborate cross-functionality with other departments to gather relevant financial inputs.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and reporting assigned by the finance leadership team.
• Participate in the execution of our annual inventory count procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in month-end close process, financial reporting, and inventory management.

Connaissances

CPA or CPA candidate

Manufacturing experience

Public accounting experience

SOX compliance knowledge

Excel proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Outils

Syspro

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The Staff Accountant role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, payroll processing, lease accounting, financial reporting and assisting with month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity. The Staff Accountant will formally report to the Senior Accounting Manager as part of the corporate accounting team.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway, you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. We’re excited for you to join us at Wilbert.For more than 140 years, Wilbert has partnered alongside funeral professionals to deliver meaningful memorial experiences that honor lives, support families, and build lasting trust.As the only provider offering a complete portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and Pierce by Wilbert embalming solutions, we bring unmatched breadth, expertise, and innovation to every aspect of memorial care. Our comprehensive approach empowers funeral professionals to meet the evolving needs of families with confidence, while ensuring every tribute is protected, preserved, and personalized. For generations, families have trusted Wilbert to help create meaningful tributes that protect, preserve, and honor the lives they remember.Position Overivew: The Staff Accountant role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, payroll processing, lease accounting, financial reporting and assisting with month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity. The Staff Accountant will formally report to the Senior Accounting Manager as part of the corporate accounting team.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:· Prepare journal entries across all components of the financial statements with a robust understanding of debits, credits, and relationship between income statement and balance sheet.· Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process ensuring all financial transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in the correct period.· Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations and maintaining the confidentiality of employee information.· Perform lease accounting activities, including maintaining lease records, preparing journal entries, reconciling lease-related accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards· Foundational understanding of accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.· Execution of financial reporting deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.· Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures; assist in implementation and maintenance of internal controls.· Provide financial data and analysis to support budgeting and forecasting efforts; collaborate cross-functionality with other departments to gather relevant financial inputs.· Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and reporting assigned by the finance leadership team.· Participate in the execution of our annual inventory count procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures.· Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in month-end close process, financial reporting, and inventory management.Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fieldSkills:• Preferred but not required - CPA or CPA candidate• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment• Experience working in a company with multiple locations across the US• Public accounting experience• Experience with Syspro and/or Epicor ERP systems• Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools• Financial systems implementation experienceRequirements:• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with SOX compliant environment• Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related account reconciliations• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel• Able to work in a fast-paced environment meeting monthly close and reporting deadlines• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilitiesPhysical Requirements:• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment.• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.• Ability to lift and carry files, records, and office materials weighing up to 30 pounds.• Regular visual focus and attention to detail are required for reviewing financial data, reports, and computer screens.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and location of the position for which you’re applying.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.