Staff Accountant

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Leawood, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, payroll processing, lease accounting, financial reporting and assisting with month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity. The Staff Accountant will formally report to the Senior Accounting Manager as part of the corporate accounting team. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway, you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. We’re excited for you to join us at Wilbert. For more than 140 years, Wilbert has partnered alongside funeral professionals to deliver meaningful memorial experiences that honor lives, support families, and build lasting trust. As the only provider offering a complete portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and Pierce by Wilbert embalming solutions, we bring unmatched breadth, expertise, and innovation to every aspect of memorial care. Our comprehensive approach empowers funeral professionals to meet the evolving needs of families with confidence, while ensuring every tribute is protected, preserved, and personalized. For generations, families have trusted Wilbert to help create meaningful tributes that protect, preserve, and honor the lives they remember.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting
Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with SOX compliant environment
Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related account reconciliations
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Able to work in a fast-paced environment meeting monthly close and reporting deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in a company with multiple locations across the US
Public accounting experience
Experience with Syspro and/or Epicor ERP systems
Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
Financial systems implementation experience

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries across all components of the financial statements with a robust understanding of debits, credits, and relationship between income statement and balance sheet.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end process ensuring all financial transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in the correct period.
Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations and maintaining the confidentiality of employee information.
Perform lease accounting activities, including maintaining lease records, preparing journal entries, reconciling lease-related accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards
Foundational understanding of accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.
Execution of financial reporting deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures; assist in implementation and maintenance of internal controls.
Provide financial data and analysis to support budgeting and forecasting efforts; collaborate cross-functionality with other departments to gather relevant financial inputs.
Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and reporting assigned by the finance leadership team.
Participate in the execution of our annual inventory count procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in month-end close process, financial reporting, and inventory management.