Staff Accountant - Blue Springs, MO

Meyer Lab; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Lab seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, reconcile ledgers, manage fixed assets, and assist the controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet).

You will support invoicing, budget maintenance, cash reconciliation, and data analysis for financial reports, in a collaborative finance team to ensure policy compliance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum of one year of accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes (budgeting, closure, reporting).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter accounting information into financial, ledger, and business logs.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet).
• Maintain tax accounts and assist with information for tax returns.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP system

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose & Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accurately maintaining financial records, complying with company policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, reconciling bank account statements, balancing ledger reports, and working with the assistant controller to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, etc.). In addition, assisting with various other tasks based on business need such as invoicing, budget maintenance, mining and analyzing data for financial reports, etc.

• Enter accounting information into financial, ledger, and business logs.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary and final monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, etc.)
• Maintain federal and state income tax accounts and assist in gathering information to file tax returns with tax accounting firm.
• Assist with gathering and preparing information for filing tax returns.
• Prepare and complete daily cash reconciliation.
• Assist in entering and paying invoices.
• Complete the month end close out process.
• Complete intercompany bank transfers.
• Complete weekly positive pay upload to bank.
• Maintain and reconcile the petty cash box.
• Knowledge of other position duties within finance/accounting team, cross train and support as needed.

Brief Description

Job Purpose & Summary The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accurately maintaining financial records, complying with company policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, reconciling bank account statements, balancing ledger reports, and working with the assistant controller to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, etc.). In addition, assisting with various other tasks based on business need such as invoicing, budget maintenance, mining and analyzing data for financial reports, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enter accounting information into financial, ledger, and business logs.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation
• Reconcile bank account statements
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary and final monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet, etc.)
• Maintain federal and state income tax accounts and assist in gathering information to file tax returns with tax accounting firm.
• Assist with gathering and preparing information for filing tax returns.
• Prepare and complete daily cash reconciliation.
• Assist in entering and paying invoices.
• Complete the month end close out process.
• Complete intercompany bank transfers.
• Complete weekly positive pay upload to bank.
• Maintain and reconcile the petty cash box.
• Knowledge of other position duties within finance/accounting team, cross train and support as needed.

Education / Work Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of one year of accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical abilities to help drive robust financial discussions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel skills) and ERP system
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High performer and problem solver that is a self-starter with personal accountability and follow-through.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• No Travel.
• Desk and computer work required.

Company Info

For over forty-seven years, Meyer Lab has continued to pour our profits into Research and Development in order to custom blend chemicals to meet customer’s unique needs! This innovative technology has fueled growth, and Meyer Lab is now one of the fastest growing industrial chemical manufactures in the nation. Meyer Laboratory is recognized among industrial, flexographic, food processing, transportation, and distribution center users as having value added, premium products and systems. Meyer Lab’s mission statement is “To Pursue Excellence in All Aspects of Life.” Every individual we add to our team must meet our core values of being a competitive, authentic, impactful, family. To learn more about our company, team, and core values, visit our website at www.meyerlab.com.

Meyer Laboratory, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.