Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Kingsville, Missouri. This role will contribute to daily financial activities across payables, receivables, cash management, inventory, and the general ledger while helping maintain accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, works well in a manufacturing environment, and can partner effectively with internal teams to keep financial processes organized and compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable tasks by validating invoice support, assigning proper coding, securing approvals, addressing exceptions, and assisting with timely disbursements.
• Handle accounts receivable processing by issuing invoices, posting incoming payments, monitoring customer balances, and following up on past-due or disputed items.
• Record credit memos and RMA-related entries after confirming required documentation and authorization are in place.
• Apply customer cash receipts accurately, research unmatched payments, and resolve variances affecting account balances.
• Prepare daily cash reporting, assist with online banking activity, and reconcile bank transactions, checks, and related cash movements.
• Maintain inventory records and summaries, compare accounting data to operational records, and work with production teams to investigate differences.
• Support the three-day month-end close by completing assigned tasks, preparing journal entries, updating schedules, and communicating open issues promptly.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, review outstanding items, and escalate unresolved discrepancies when needed.
• Maintain fixed asset activity schedules, including additions, transfers, retirements, and depreciation, and ensure balances align with the general ledger.
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, accounting process improvements, and routine troubleshooting of accounting data or system-related issues while helping guide assigned accounting staff under the Controller’s direction.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting accurate general ledger activity.
• Hands-on knowledge of month-end close processes in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost-related analysis within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal departments, auditors, and finance leadership.
• Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheets to manage data, reporting, and account analysis.