Staff Accountant - Olathe, KS

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Demonstrated success in accounting field, preferably in a small to mid-size manufacturing company.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements a plus.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes and financial analysis techniques.
• Experience with monitoring and analyzing inventory data.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency including experience with macros, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, complex formulas, data analysis, generating reports, improving efficiency via automation, etc.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP.
• Strong ten key skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Aptitude and experience in technical office tools, including ERP software and fixed assets software.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and the ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.