Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join a well established organization in Wichita, Kansas. In this role, you will oversee critical financial processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in monthly closings, reconciliations, and reporting. As a key contributor, you will collaborate across departments and offer valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. If you or someone you know is interested in this Senior Accountant opportunity and interested in being a valuable part of a solid accounting and finance team, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for further details!!

Responsibilities :

• Lead the financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations to ensure timely completion.
• Generate accurate and insightful financial reports, including monthly balance sheets and profit and loss statements, while providing actionable commentary.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations across accounts such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and intercompany balances.
• Collaborate with teams across Production, Commercial, and Hospitality to ensure accurate cut-offs, accruals, and inventory balances.
• Analyze financial data to support ad-hoc projects, including margin analysis, scenario modeling, and deep dives into key metrics.
• Investigate discrepancies or inefficiencies in financial processes, identifying root causes and presenting clear recommendations for improvement.
• Drive process enhancement initiatives to streamline monthly close procedures and reporting cycles.
• Utilize advanced tools, such as Excel and NetSuite, to manage complex reconciliations and reporting needs.
• Act as a reliable resource for resolving accounting challenges and supporting leadership with critical financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and industry standards in all accounting activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or multi-entity environments.
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite or equivalent ERP systems, with expertise in complex reconciliations and reporting.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings to non-finance stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate with both on-site and remote teams, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with cost accounting and annual inventory processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising accuracy.