Accountant - General Ledger

Harlan Global Manufacturing LLC•Kansas City, KS

6d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harlan Global Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Accountant to support its financial and accounting operations. The role covers general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, manufacturing and inventory accounting, ERP transactions, budgeting, and administrative support. The selected candidate will collaborate with Management, Purchasing, Production, Inventory, Sales, and Human Resources. The posting describes remote work as available with occasional on-site attendance as needed, but later identifies the role as a full-time, on-site position based in Kansas City, Kansas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability; willingness to learn new systems and improve accounting processes.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
Familiarity with Odoo ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations; maintain accurate general ledger records.
Assist with preparing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations; investigate accounting discrepancies and support corrective actions.
Assist management with financial analysis and reporting.
Process and review vendor invoices and customer payments; verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving records.
Prepare vendor payment schedules, monitor outstanding balances, generate customer invoices, track accounts receivable, and follow up on overdue customer accounts.
Maintain accurate vendor and customer financial records and coordinate with Purchasing and Sales to resolve billing discrepancies.
Assist with tracking manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead; support inventory valuation and reconciliation.
Review manufacturing order costs and work-in-progress transactions; investigate inventory and accounting discrepancies.
Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and Inventory teams to ensure accurate financial records; support cost analysis and identify process improvements.
Maintain accounting transactions and financial records in Odoo ERP and review transactions related to Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, and Accounting.
Help ensure financial information is accurate and consistent across departments; assist with improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
Support financial reporting and data analysis using ERP tools.
Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting; monitor expenses and prepare budget-to-actual comparisons.
Support payroll accounting and expense reconciliations.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.
Prepare financial reports and documentation requested by management and perform additional accounting-related responsibilities as assigned.