Accounting Manager

Family Center Farm & Home•Harrisonville, MO

30d

About The Position

We're seeking a detail-driven, analytical professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate delivers exceptional service, works with precision, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you take pride in accuracy and driving results, we invite you to grow with us at Family Center Farm & Home! Join Family Center Farm & Home: Founded in 1965 by the Mills family, Family Center Farm & Home Stores remain family-owned and operated to this day. Family Center Farm & Home stores serve the Harrisonville, Butler, Paola, Rolla, Ozark, and St. Joseph communities. FC Farm & Home offers customers more diverse products and services than other traditional "big box" stores. Family Center Farm & Home lives up to the moniker "The Everything Store" by offering top brand names like Ariat, Carhartt, Cub Cadet, Fire Chief, Priefert, Purina, Scotts, Stihl, and Weaver Leather. Family Center Farm & Home stands out from the competition by focusing on providing top-notch customer service. Family Center's knowledgeable team members welcome customers with friendly greetings and big smiles the moment customers enter the store. Each Family Center Farm & Home employee is committed to meeting every customer's needs, no matter how big or small.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles
Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting
Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Review and approve account reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation and resolution of variances
Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and segregation of duties
Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and account reconciliations
Support treasury functions, including ACH controls, wire approvals, and banking relationships
Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Serve as the primary accounting contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants
Support the budgeting and forecasting process through accurate financial data and variance analysis
Provide financial insights and reporting to leadership to support operational decisions
Partner with department leaders to ensure proper expense coding and financial accountability
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
Support accounting system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting tools
Own payroll process, including review and approval of payroll registers, deductions, withholdings, and tax
Reconcile payroll to the GL each pay period and monthly
Maintain controls over pay rate changes, bonuses, commissions, and incentive programs
Serve as primary liaison with payroll provider and benefit vendors for billing discrepancies, funding, deductions, and reconciliation escalations
Directly manage, coach, and develop accounting staff
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the accounting team
Review work output for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Ensure cross-training and coverage for critical accounting functions
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations in coordination with leadership
Design, document, and enforce internal control frameworks across accounting and payroll functions
Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with approval thresholds, audit trails, and documentation standards
Maintain policies related to fraud prevention, access controls, and financial authorization
Partner with leadership on risk mitigation strategies related to cash, inventory, and payroll exposure