Staff Accountant

Aero-Tech Engineering; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A growing aerospace manufacturing company in Kansas is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its accounting operations. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with monthly financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with ERP systems and strong analytical skills are also required. This position offers full-time employment and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and general ledger systems.
• Experience with financial analytics or forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for transactions.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in the monthly close process for reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions, Epicor)

Datarails

Job description

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Accounting & Finance

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of a growing aerospace manufacturing company. This position reports to the CFO and plays an active role in maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with monthly financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for recurring, adjusting, and accrual transactions.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Assist the CFO in the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Conduct general ledger reviews to identify errors or unusual trends and propose corrections.
• Support financial statement preparation, including income statement and balance sheet analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, recording new additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist with inventory accounting—including inventory valuation, cost rollups, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and monitor accruals for expenses such as payroll, utilities, and purchasing.
• Support cash flow management activities, including posting of receipts, recording disbursements, and reconciling bank accounts.
• Collaborate with the CFO to improve internal controls, strengthen accounting accuracy, and streamline processes.
• Utilize Datarails to assist with financial reporting, monthly variance analysis, and forecast updates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company metrics.
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and other compliance reporting as needed.
• Provide backup support for AP/AR functions when required, ensuring cross‑departmental accuracy and coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting and general ledger systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions, Epicor, or similar preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in job cost accounting or project‑based manufacturing.
• Familiarity with financial analytics or forecasting tools (e.g., Datarails, Power BI).
• Demonstrated initiative in process improvement and automation of accounting tasks.
• Strong coachability and openness to learning new systems, processes, and analytical methods.
• Team‑oriented mindset and willingness to take on varied responsibilities in a lean structure.

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance