Staff Accountant

Kforce has a client in Hannibal, MO that is seeking a Staff Accountant.

Summary/Objective:
Under general direction, the Staff Accountant performs professional accounting work including the maintenance and review of financial records. This role prepares various reports and financial statements; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

* Perform month-end closing activities (calendar month)

* Manage balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses

* Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules

* AP/AR and General Ledger activities on a weekly basis

* Cost accounting of inventory

* Measure and report KPIs related to operational performance
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting

* 5 years of experience in operational, inventory, and/or cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

* Flexible and able to work as part of a team with minimal supervision

* Proficient in MS Excel

* High level of initiative and accountability

* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision in all tasks

* Excellent ability to organize information, manage tasks and projects, and use available tools to effectively contribute to the organization

* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

* Willingness to work overtime to meet accounting deadlines

* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents and oral communication skills