Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team. This is an on-site role based in our Corporate office in Salina, KS. 

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may occasionally be required during peak tax times. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze financial information for preparing and booking journal entries.
• Complete a variety of month-end closing tasks independently.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely reporting; clear reconciling items within the following accounting period.
• Maintain and update standard monthly reports used by management.
• Provide support for requests from Kubota headquarters, and internal or external tax groups and audit teams.
• Research and apply the appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions.
• Support the CFO and Corporate Controller in providing information and analyses for various ad hoc requests.
• Collaborate with others in the department to support the accounting for international subsidiaries.
• Comply with data requests from government census and industry groups.
• Prepare sales and use tax reports and submit payments.
• Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field; plus 1-3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role helpful, but not required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Focus on detail and accuracy
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to stay on task with varying priorities

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.