Jr. Staff Accountant

ECS International•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

At ECS Inc. International, our mission is to create relationships to enrich your life through technology. We accomplish this by assembling the best team we can to provide cutting-edge products and assisting our customers to create, build, and maintain the most technologically advanced and reliable products in the world today. We are headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and have a global support system of more than 28 locations that include manufacturing facilities, logistics centers and support in South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, India, Western and Eastern Europe, and the United States. For more information on what we do and how we do it, please refer to www.ecsxtal.com. Position Summary Are you a disciplined accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, structure and getting the details right? We are seeking a detailed and reliable Jr. Staff Accountant with the formal education, technical expertise and commitment to process required to ensure financial integrity across our operations. This role is ideal for career accountants who values thoughtful analysis over shortcuts – someone who brings a steady, methodical approach to every facet of the accounting process. If you are ready to bring disciplined accounting excellence and a steady hand to a high-integrity team, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
3+ years of relevant Accounting experience in a structured business environment (private or corporate accounting settings preferred)
Strong command of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting software (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize workflows and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective issue resolution and documentation.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.
Experience with GL account clean-up is a plus.

Responsibilities

Independently prepare, review and resolve complex account reconciliations, including bank, vendor and customer accounts with a relentless attention to detail.
Accurately maintain the General Ledger and drive the month-end close process, ensuring all entries are complete, compliant and support financial reporting.
Lead the preparation, review and distribution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements.
Identify variances and support root-cause analysis for management.
Administer and reconcile all aspects of the corporate credit card program, assign GL codes and ensure full compliance with documentation standards.
Utilize ERP systems to manage and analyze accounting data, post journal entries and support process improvement.
Process and monitor AR transactions with precision, utilizing advanced accounting knowledge to resolve discrepancies and uphold best practices.
Ensure that all transactions and records adhere to established internal controls and company policy.
Thoroughly research and resolve accounting discrepancies and proactively contribute to process enhancements.
Remain calm, focused and consistent when managing increased demands during critical accounting cycles such as month-end and year-end closing.
Assist with other duties as assigned.