Staff Accountant

Great Plains Mfg. HR; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our corporate finance team on-site. You will prepare journal entries, close monthly books, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with tax and audits, supporting the CFO and HQ.

This is an on-site role at the corporate office in Salina, KS, with occasional peak times requiring extra hours. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 1–3 years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information for journal entries.
• Close monthly books and perform standard reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and report variances.
• Assist with tax groups and audits as needed.
• Support CFO and Corporate Controller with ad hoc analyses.
• Coordinate with international subsidiaries for accounting entries.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Staff Accountant

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team. This is an on-site role based in our Corporate office in Salina, KS.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may occasionally be required during peak tax times.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information for preparing and booking journal entries.
• Complete a variety of month-end closing tasks independently.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely reporting; clear reconciling items within the following accounting period.
• Maintain and update standard monthly reports used by management.
• Provide support for requests from Kubota headquarters, and internal or external tax groups and audit teams.
• Research and apply the appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions.
• Support the CFO and Corporate Controller in providing information and analyses for various ad hoc requests.
• Collaborate with others in the department to support the accounting for international subsidiaries.
• Comply with data requests from government census and industry groups.
• Prepare sales and use tax reports and submit payments.
• Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field; plus 1-3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role helpful, but not required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Focus on detail and accuracy
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to stay on task with varying priorities

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth.