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Sr. Accountant

Dairy Farmers of America

Kansas City, KS · Posted October 15, 2026

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The Senior Accountant supports the financial reporting efforts of manufacturing accounting for facilities by assisting with month-end close tasks, financial data analysis and reporting, account reconciliation, and trouble-shooting accounting-related issues. This position will require multi-tasking, strong sense of urgency, as well as effective communication.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support in the month-end close process for plant accounting personnel at respective plants

Establish and nurture relationships with intra-office and plant personnel

Assist with month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

Train and mentor less experienced accountants

Review journal entries prepared by less experienced accountants

Review and analyze plant month-end income statement and balance sheet and investigate unusual or unexpected trends and implement corrective action

Analyze complex and non-routine transactions and prepare related journal entries requiring significant judgment, accounting estimates, and application of technical accounting guidance

Participate and assist with the budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis processes and various supporting analysis

Participate in the of expense analysis and forecasting on assigned SG&A cost centers of respective business units

Fulfill inquires and engage in ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed to support departments within and external to the division

Coordinate or spearhead various accounting-related projects as assigned by the Sr. Manager

Assist with ad-hoc projects, data analysis requests, and management reporting on multiple levels of management

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within areas of responsibility

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.