Sr. Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting for facilities by assisting with month-end close tasks, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. This position will require multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, as well as effective communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5 to 8 years of experience in an accounting environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisions
Driven self-starter
Demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities with team player mentality
Collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with various levels of leadership
Ability to work independently on tasks or projects after a brief explanation of the desired results
Ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines
Ability to take ownership for assigned projects and see through to completion
Maintain confidentiality of information
Demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills
Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is preferred
Manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with ERP applications a plus, SAP preferred
MBA / CPA or further education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for plant accounting personnel at respective plants
Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel
Assist with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
Train and mentor less experienced accountants
Review journal entries prepared by less experienced accountants
Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action
Analyze complex and non-routine transactions and prepare related journal entries requiring significant judgment, accounting estimates, and application of technical accounting guidance
Participate and assist with the budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis processes and various supporting analysis
Participate in the of expense analysis and forecasting on assigned SG&A cost centers of respective business units
Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division
Coordinate or spearhead various accounting-related projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager
Assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of management
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility