Position : Accountant II

Location : Kansas City, Kansas

Requisition ID: : 26999

Support the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting by assisting with respect to month-end close tasks, preparation and review of financial statements, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. Assist in ensuring the adherence to standard accounting practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close procedures including posting journal entries and account reconciliations

• Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for accounting personnel at respective plants and assigned business units

• Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel

• Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action

• Participate and assist with the budgeting and forecasting processes and various supporting analysis

• Work closely with the Consumer Retail Marketing group to understand annual advertising and promotions budget and ongoing plans

• Responsible for expense and budget analysis of Consumer Retail advertising and promotions activity

• Participate in the processing of Accounts Payable invoicing through automated workflow for various plants.

• Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division

• 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

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred

• Manufacturing experience preferred

• Experience with ERP applications preferred, such as SAP

• Certification and/or License – CPA and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Advanced organizational and time management skills, including ability to multitask and set priorities for multiple divisions

• Collaborate effectively and foster strong teamwork skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability and willingness to work with a sense of urgency and within deadlines

• Maintain confidentiality of information

• Demonstrate solid business judgment and decision-making skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

An Equal Opportunity Employer