Staff Accountant

ASSA ABLOY • Lawrence, KS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant in our Lawrence, KS location. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the general accounting duties for the manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Kansas to support month end close, the generation of monthly financial reporting and assist the Controller as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent in Accounting.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of accounting experience in Manufacturing Accounting is a plus
• Good organizational and analytical skills as well as an ability to motivate and communicate effectively with staff.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.
• Ability to process data quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner.
• Must possess the ability to coordinate multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing Accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Maintenance to include monthly journal entries and month end analysis.
• Prepare monthly Capital Reports and oversee capital expense spending.
• Fixed Asset Audits within the Manufacturing facility
• Maintenance Inventory Audits
• Qtrly Review and analyze P&L accounts as assigned
• Responsible to distribute Sales Tax Exemption Certs in compliance with Laws and/or Grants
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts including preparing and entering journal entries.
• Code Non-PO invoices for accounts payable.
• Responsible for all MFG Government Surveys.
• Assist with preparation of Forecast files
• Manage/Reconcile Petty Cash.
• Responsible for the proper filing and storage of records in case of federal or state income tax audit.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
• Assist in invoicing, reconciliation, and discrepancy processing of accounts receivable.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.
• Preparation, verification, and control of the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
• Assisting with financial analysis.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays from day one
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment)
• competitive salary
• training
• opportunity to develop and enhance your career
• bonus program for every employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees