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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field
- One to three years of experience in a similar accounting role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage varying priorities
- Ability to follow company, Great Plains, and OSHA safety regulations
What We Do
Great Plains Ag, a division of Great Plains Mfg., Inc., has been a leader in seeding and tillage equipment since its inception in 1976. Based in Salina, Kansas, the company is a leading producer of grain drills, vertical tillage, hybrid tillage, planters, and compact drills.
