Accountant Job at Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. in Kansas City

Overview

The Staff Accountant role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in 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 Accounting Manager as part of the corporate accounting team.

Core Values

Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence

Key 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.
• 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.
• Implement and maintain centralized inventory control procedures to manage inventory levels and proactively identify discrepancies.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with SOX compliant environment
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

NOTE This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Wholesale

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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