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Staff Accountant - Olathe, KS
Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY: The Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position will provide critical assistance to the Controller and VP Finance & Accounting in many key financial and business processes and analyses. This role will also serve as a backup to accounts payable.
BUSINESS IMPACT: • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. • Collaborate regularly with the Controller to support financial operations, reporting, and strategic business initiatives. • Perform accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash application, account monitoring, and collection activities. • Assist with inventory cycle count processes and related reconciliations. PRIMARY FOCUS: • Prepare and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipment documentation, sales orders, and contractual terms. • Process and apply customer payments daily while maintaining accurate accounts receivable records. • Monitor customer accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and follow up on past-due balances. • Analyze and track manufacturing and operational costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and production expenses. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies. • Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Assist with the preparation of income tax support schedules and other regulatory filings. • Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls. • Partner with operations to monitor inventory activity and analyze inventory-related data. • Assist with inventory audits, physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations. • Conduct detailed account analyses and prepare supporting documentation as required. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER: Global Ground Support is a leading innovator in aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE). From deicing trucks to catering service vehicles, our equipment plays a vital role in every flight's journey. Based in Olathe, KS and part of the Air T (NASDAQ) family of companies, we have been an industry leader for more than 28 years.
Experience a workplace where collaboration is at the core of our culture. We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, coupled with a well-established reputation for promoting talent from within our organization. Enjoy perks such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness programs, a robust 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, and more!
We are not utilizing third party recruitment services.