Staff Accountant

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As a Staff Accountant with Husqvarna Construction in Olathe, KS, you will prepare and analyze moderately complex journal entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close and tax reporting and maintaining accurate financial records and process controls.

Husqvarna Construction is a part of Husqvarna AB. We are a world leader in the construction and stone industries. Our extensive construction product range includes machines, diamond tools and all accessories that you need for cutting, sawing, and drilling, as well as polishing floors. The stone product range is comprised of a variety of different diamond tools for quarries and the stone processing industry. We are located in Olathe, Kansas. Check us out at www.husqvarnaconstruction.com/us/.

WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary.
• A full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, at date of hire.
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting.
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products.
• An education assistance program.
• Paid parental leave.
• . . . and more!
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Finance & Reporting (100%)

• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries, including moderately complex or non-routine items.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Calculate customer rebates accurately and within required timelines.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing financial reports and analyzing results.
• Support data-entry tasks including material setup (financial), commission/KPI file updates and other accounting tasks.
• Support income and property tax reporting by completing required tax package requests.
• Provide documentation and respond to inquiries for internal and external audits.
• Assist in developing and improving process control procedures, including moderately complex workflows.
• Manage document retention compliance by communicating destroy dates, coordinating with departments, and maintaining retention requirements.
• Generate ad hoc reports and provide additional accounting support as needed.
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

Position-specific Competencies

• Maintain high level of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects without losing focus
• Able to analyze and solve new or unfamiliar problems and trouble-shoot problems independently
  
  
  

Critical Functional Skills & Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Basic Accounting Principals
• Working knowledge of current ERP system
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel Heavy)
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in Accounting required.
• At least 2 years’ previous work experience as Accountant preferred.
  
  
  

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.