Accountant

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About Us

At Bergkamp, we are a team proudly dedicated to the bigger purpose of

making lives better by making roads better. We are people devoted to our

craft with an all-in, respected team that has each others backs. We are

relentless in our pursuit of excellence, innovation, and asking the

bigger questions. Were servant leaders, industry leaders, and good

people that operate with Kansas values. What do we do? We manufacture

some of the coolest heavy equipment that is used to make and keep

asphalt roads in better shapeand when our customers succeed, communities

across the world thrive with better infrastructure. We think its some of

the most exciting stuff happening in infrastructure today.

• The Way We Do Things**: We believe that a team of people who are
  
  

humble, hungry and smart will deliver superior performance over the sum

total of talented individuals; therefore, we are committed to achieving

our mission through teamwork while honoring our core values.

• Humble** Puts the needs of the organization before themselves.
  
  

Acknowledge each individuals strengths and responsibilities. Is

committed to the organizations success.

• Hungry**- Active participation and engagement in department and
  
  

company-wide initiatives. Demonstrates an eagerness for achieving

results, learning, setting a positive example, and adding to the success

of the team.

• Smart**- Understands the impact of their words and actions on other
  
  

people. Demonstrates good judgment and intuition of group dynamics.

Job Purpose

The Accountant (AP) performs professional accounting work requiring

independent judgment, analytical skill, and a solid understanding of

accounting principles. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate

accounting records, supporting month-end close and financial reporting,

and managing the full accounts payable lifecycle. The position ensures

compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory

requirements and contributes to the continuous improvement of accounting

processes. The role also provides cross-functional backup support as

needed.

Responsibilities

**Accounting & Financial Reporting**

• Maintain, analyze, and prepare accounting records and financial
  
  

reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to

established accounting standards and internal policies.

• Apply accounting judgment in recording, classifying, and reconciling
  
  

transactions, including capital expenditures.

• Prepare monthly supporting schedules and work papers used in the
  
  

month-end close and financial reporting process.

• Evaluate transactions for compliance with GAAP, internal controls,
  
  

and applicable regulations.

• Maintain organized accounting documentation and records to support
  
  

audits and internal reviews.

• Maintain use tax documentation and support compliance and reporting
  
  

requirements.

**Accounts Payable Oversight**

• Independently manage the processing of vendor invoices and accounts
  
  

payable transactions within the company ERP system.

• Exercise judgment to ensure vendor payments are processed accurately
  
  

and in accordance with contractual terms using ACH, check, and wire

payments.

• Reconcile open accounts payable transactions to general ledger
  
  

accounts and investigate discrepancies.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolve
  
  

issues, and reconcile vendor statements.

• Maintain vendor records and oversee 1099 processing and reporting.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash in accordance with company policy.
  
  

**Analysis, Collaboration & Professional Contribution**

• Apply analytical skills to identify process improvements, resolve
  
  

accounting issues, and enhance efficiency.

Actively participate in team discussions, contributing professional

insight and recommendations.

• Collaborate across departments to support financial accuracy and
  
  

operational effectiveness.

• Serve as backup for Accounts Receivable responsibilities as needed
  
  

to ensure continuity of operations.

• Provide backup phone coverage and administrative support, as
  
  

required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related
  
  

field, or equivalent professional experience.

• 13 years of progressively responsible accounting or accounts payable
  
  

experience.

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing industry
  
  

setting.

• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently, as
  
  

well as part of a collaborative team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in
  
  

Excel, Outlook, and Teams for communication, scheduling, and data

management.