Staff Accountant - K & S Manufacturing

Are you detail oriented?

Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?

Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?

Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.

We are currently hiring a Staff Accountant

K & S Manufacturing History …

An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.

K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.

Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.

• Agriculture
• Engine large and small
• Construction
• Large truck
• On-and-Off highway
• Power transmission
• Process equipment
• Rail
• Seating
• Thermal transfer
• Turf care

JOB SUMMARY:

To assist the Controller by keeping accounting records updated, supporting

Company operations including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the financial

activities, including general accounting, payroll and the standard cost system.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or similar field, with 3-4 years of related work experience in general

accounting and payroll with exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Proven understanding and practice of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• ERP system exposure and experience, Macola 10 experience desired.

• Thorough understanding of cost accounting systems.

• Thorough understanding of the payroll process including employee and employer payroll taxes

and respective tax filings and reporting.

• Experience with 401k and benefit calculations and deductions.

• Fluent with MS Office Suite including intermediate Excel capabilities.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with excellent communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.

• Assist with the compilation and issue of monthly and annual financial statements.

• Support and perform back-up to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Prepare documentation for external auditors in support of the annual financial review.

• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data including the uploading

of time and attendance data using the time capturing software.

• Payroll - Process weekly payroll, including related reviews, journal entries, 401k deposit

transmittals.

• Participate in the 401k audit process including support schedules, confirmations and other duties

and schedules as needed.

• Analyze manufacturing costs comparing actual to standard costs.

• Assist with maintaining standard cost system including reviewing and updating labor and burden

rates as well as assisting with “standard cost” system rolls