Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves comprehensive lease accounting and reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The Senior Accountant will interact with various personnel to maintain the completeness and accuracy of the leases in our accounting software. This role offers an exciting opportunity within the manufacturing industry. If you or someone you know comes with experience in lease accounting and want to join a dynamic and thriving manufacturing company, please contact Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for further details.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly with accounting and operation personnel to identify new, modified or terminated leases

• Track and enter lease updates in our accounting software to maintain a complete repository of active lease contracts

• Review contracts to identify leases or embedded leases, perform the lease classification test and prepare the lease accounting

• Assist with establishing the quarterly incremental borrowing rate

• Research technical accounting matters in ASC 842, Leases, to identify the appropriate accounting treatment for new or complex matters

• Ensure new, modified, or terminated leases are identified and entered in our accounting software for timely preparation of the lease journal entries

• Prepare the right of use asset and lease liability roll forwards from our accounting software and reconcile to the general ledger

• Generate and reconcile lease disclosure reports from our accounting software and prepare the annual lease disclosure for the audited financial statements

• Reconcile lease expense in the general ledger to our accounting software, including implementing process improvements

• Use Microsoft Excel for various tasks and reporting needs.

Requirements • Position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as an Accountant, preferably in a senior role.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.

• Applicants must have solid experience in Lease Accounting.

• Technical Accounting skills are necessary for this job.

• The role demands skills in Financial Reporting.

• Understanding of Internal Control mechanisms is required.

• Knowledge of ASC 842 is essential.

• Experience with Lease Contracts is a must.

• Ability to handle Lease Transactions is needed.

• Familiarity with Lease Terms is important for this role.

• Candidate must have a strong ethical stance and maintain confidentiality.

• The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, is required.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for this position.

• Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically are essential.

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Professional certification such as CPA is a plus.

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