Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Agri Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Financial Accountant in our Finance team.

Location: This position will be based out of our Lenexa, KS office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

• Compile, analyze, and organize financial data, including transactions, costs, and expenditures
• Prepare and post journal entries in the general ledger as part of monthly and quarterly close cycles
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records, reconciliations, and tie‑outs to support reporting needs
• Support timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activities
• Assist the Controller and Senior Financial Accounting Manager with projects and deliverables, including quarterly close presentations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to coordinate tasks, resolve issues, and share information
• Compile and maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Help maintain and improve internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency
• Provide backup coverage for colleagues and cross‑train others on key activities
• Continuously evaluate existing processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Contribute to financial analytics and reporting support to help explain and validate reported results
• Ability to adopt and implement artificial intelligence tools in daily work processes where needed

• Required – bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience

• Solid understanding of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS and U.S. Statutory accounting is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with accounting systems/software; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and math skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail; ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment with shifting priorities
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated initiative and a mindset for process improvement
• An interest in implementing technology to support and streamline activities

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The work environment described here is meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel may be required for trainings and meetings—up to 10%.

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company‑paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement…