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Robert Half
Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,122 / year median in Kansas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Robert Half Sr. Accountant De Soto, KS Apply Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing organization in De Soto, Kansas. This role will support core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on cost analysis, month-end activities, and accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, analytical strength, and the ability to maintain a reliable general ledger while helping leadership understand business performance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and production variances to provide insight into operational and financial performance.
- Prepare timely financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and key business drivers.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate cost behavior, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls.
- Perform detailed financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization.
- Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes, including standard cost review and variance investigation where applicable. Requirements
- 4+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility in a corporate or manufacturing setting.
- Strong background in month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting and analysis of inventory or production-related costs.
- Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insights.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and finance stakeholders.