Staff Accountant

Kansas Farm Bureau; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Farm Bureau in Manhattan, KS seeks a Staff Accountant to support county farm bureaus with payroll, tax filings, financial statements, and budgeting. The role ensures accurate, organized financial information and collaboration with Directors and teams for routine accounting tasks.

Further responsibilities include month-end close, reporting, and addressing accounting questions while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in accounting, finance or related field.
• Two+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for County Farm Bureaus.
• Be a helpful accounting contact and build positive working relationships with county leaders and coordinators.
• Keep accounting records, journal entries, and classifications accurate and aligned with standards.
• Assist with budgeting and understanding financial information.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including transaction entry, bank reconciliations, and month-end processing.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee payroll record maintenance.
• Provide annual reporting assistance for County Farm Bureaus.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing tasks.
• Help answer accounting questions and suggest practical solutions.
• Provide backup support for accounting functions as needed.
• Perform other related duties and projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About this position

Description: This position supports County Farm Bureaus with their day-to-day accounting needs, including payroll, tax filings, financial statements, and budgeting. The Staff Accountant assists with keeping financial information accurate, organized, and up to date. The role also provides general accounting support to the organization and works with others to answer questions and complete routine accounting tasks. This position will report to the Director of Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for County Farm Bureaus.
• Be a helpful accounting contact and build positive working relationships with county leaders and coordinators.
• Keep accounting records, journal entries, and account classifications accurate and aligned with accounting standards.
• Assist County Farm Bureaus with budgeting and understanding financial information.
• Support day-to-day accounting activities, including transaction entry, bank reconciliations, and month end processing.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee payroll record maintenance within the Paychex software.
• Provide assistance with annual reporting for County Farm Bureaus.
• Take part in month-end and year-end closing tasks.
• Help answer accounting questions and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide backup support for accounting functions when needed.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred; Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining accuracy, organization, and consistency.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures and practices.

Authority

• Responsible for meeting assigned deadlines.
• Exercises independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities.

Relationships

• Work closely with County Farm Bureau's, Field Service Managers, and other KFB Staff.
• Collaborate with members of the Operations division (including Accounting, IT, and Human Resources).
• Participate in organizational activities and committees as requested.

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to operate telephone, computer, and other standard office equipment. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform routine office activities. May require the ability to load and unload materials. Regular attendance (as defined by the Employee Handbook) is a function of the job.