Staff Accountant

Park Aerospace • Newton, KS

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides general accounting support to the Accounting Department and performs a range of general accounting functions. The role is responsible for payroll processing, with oversight by the Assistant Controller, and provides backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including maintaining accounting document files.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 2 years of general accounting experience.
• General accounting knowledge and skills in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond promptly to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform basic and more complicated arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use PC computers and Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as accounting systems.
• Ability to use company computer systems after training.
• Positive customer service skills and ability to work with others in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UKG (formerly Kronos).

Responsibilities

• Complete general ledger account reconciliations according to company procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Assist with month-end requirements.
• Prepare monthly accounting reports at management's request.
• Assist with external and internal audit requirements.
• Process weekly payrolls and related activities, including monthly payroll journal entries.
• Process supplemental payrolls and prepare ad hoc payroll reporting as needed.
• Prepare general ledger account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Research and interpret accounting policy and regulations to answer accounting questions from internal customers and departments.
• Protect confidential financial information.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Complete special projects and management requests by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Participate in the monthly physical inventory count process.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time