Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing organization in De Soto, Kansas. This role will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, month-end activities, and accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, analytical strength, and the ability to maintain a reliable general ledger while helping leadership understand business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting compliance with accounting standards.

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and production variances to provide insight into operational and financial performance.

• Prepare timely financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and key business drivers.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate cost behavior, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls.

• Perform detailed financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization.

• Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes, including standard cost review and variance investigation where applicable.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility in a corporate or manufacturing setting.

• Strong background in month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting and analysis of inventory or production-related costs.

• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insights.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis tools.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and finance stakeholders.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$105,000.00 Yearly

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