Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This role contributes to accurate financial records by managing day-to-day ledger activity, assisting with month-end tasks, and preparing dependable documentation for reporting and audit support. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general accounting, works comfortably with financial data, and collaborates effectively across teams to maintain timely and accurate results.

Responsibilities:
• Manage recurring accounting activities within the general ledger, including preparing entries, organizing close support, and maintaining complete backup documentation.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, compare ledger balances to supporting subledgers, and investigate outstanding differences until resolved.
• Assemble cost accounting schedules, review transaction details, and prepare inventory-related support for senior-level review and analysis.
• Partner with operations, warehouse, and production contacts to gather data for inventory reviews, count support, variance follow-up, and related reporting.
• Record routine fixed asset additions and disposals, preserve supporting records, and assist with depreciation-related uploads and reconciliation work.
• Maintain recurring inputs and schedules used in expense allocation processes and overhead reporting.
• Contribute to monthly financial analysis by researching fluctuations, supporting gross profit review, and helping validate the accuracy of financial statements.
• Prepare and validate data imports, exports, and reconciliations across accounting systems while ensuring records are complete, accurate, and well organized.
• Provide support for compliance reporting, budget preparation, audit requests, and other financial reporting needs as assigned.
• Identify inconsistencies, unusual activity, or process gaps and escalate findings promptly with clear documentation and context.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience with exposure to journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, or month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes, account analysis, supporting schedules, and basic cost accounting principles.
• Experience in manufacturing, inventory accounting, non-profit environments, or ERP-based accounting systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and data handling tasks.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage multiple deadlines, and raise exceptions or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability, discretion, and commitment to producing accurate work.