Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a dependable close process, and working across core accounting functions in a hands-on environment. The role offers exposure to key balance sheet areas and broader general ledger activity while contributing to a high-quality accounting operation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries across payroll, prepaid items, accrued obligations, and fixed asset activity while meeting close deadlines.
• Complete detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to help ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Review unresolved goods received not invoiced balances, identify root causes, and coordinate follow-up to clear outstanding items.
• Support annual compliance reporting by preparing property tax renditions and required 1099 filings.
• Maintain accounting records related to fixed assets, including updates, classifications, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to day-to-day general ledger maintenance.
• Learn and effectively use accounting systems required for financial processing and reporting.
• Provide additional support to the accounting team on departmental tasks and special assignments as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or similar work environment.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and validate financial data.
• Ability to learn new accounting systems quickly and adapt to changing business needs.
• Progress toward CPA licensure or a completed CPA designation is preferred.
• Additional experience in public accounting, manufacturing, heavy equipment, or construction-related industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with Extend or similar accounting platforms is a plus.