Job description
Staff Accountant
$70,000 - $90,000 + Full Training + 401(k) Match + Full Benefits + CPA Support
Paola, Kansas (Commutable from Ottawa, Louisburg, Osawatomie, Gardner, Spring Hill, South Kansas City)
Are you an experienced Accountant looking for long-term stability, career progression, and support toward your CPA?
On offer is a secure, full-time role within a well-established U.S. manufacturer, where you'll play a key part in finance operations while benefiting from genuine progression opportunities and company-funded professional development.
This privately owned engineering manufacturer has been operating for over a century and supplies highly engineered systems into critical industries including energy and defense. With over 200 employees and a strong record of internal promotion and long employee tenure, the business is continuing to grow and invest in its people.
In this role, you will work closely with senior finance leadership, taking ownership of Accounts Payable, payroll processing, invoicing, and reconciliations. You'll be part of a finance team undergoing positive restructuring, creating pathways into future roles such as Accounting Manager or Controller. The company actively supports further education, covering CPA certification costs including tuition and materials.
The Role:
- Manage automated Accounts Payable processes
- Process weekly & bi-weekly payroll in compliance with regulations
- Support Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and cash reconciliation
- CPA certified or motivated to obtain CPA (fully supported financially)
The Candidate:
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Experience managing payroll and accounts payable
- Accounting degree
- U.S. Citizen
KeyWords: Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), Payroll Processing, Payroll Compliance, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Management, Treasury Functions, Invoice Processing, Vendor Management, Payment Processing, Journal Entries, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Financial Reporting, Audit Preparation, Internal Controls, GAAP Compliance, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Budgeting Support, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Tax Compliance Support, Federal & State Payroll Regulations, 1099 Processing, W-2 Processing, ERP Systems, Paycom, Accounting Software, Data Integrity, Process Improvement, Workflow Automation, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Documentation, Regulatory Compliance
Reference Number: BBBH270153
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
