Accounting Lead (Senior Staff Accountant)

Wifco Steel Products, Inc., seeks an experienced Accounting Lead (Senior Staff Accountant) to join our forward-thinking team at the Company’s Corporate Offices in Hutchinson, Kansas. We are a team-driven company that values strong working relationships, work/life balance, and enjoying the work we do together. Team members can expect a collaborative environment with frequent recognition and appreciation events, built on respect, support, and shared success.

As a local, family-owned manufacturer with 30+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, we offer you the opportunity to put your talents to work and make a tangible impact. Wifco Steel Products, Inc. is a recognized industry leader, and we’re always looking for passionate, innovative individuals to join us on our growth and advancement journey. Our team designs, manufactures, and deploys hundreds of steel products that drive progress and innovation across U.S. industries.

The ideal on-site candidate is from Hutchinson, KS, or the Reno/McPherson County area. However, we will also consider candidates who commute daily from Wichita (Sedgwick Co.), as well as Harvey, Rice, & Kingman Counties and their surrounding communities.

The Accounting Lead (Senior Staff Accountant) supports the Company’s accounting and financial activities by providing accurate, timely financial information to help management make informed business decisions.

The role reports directly to the CFO and works with the Company President and other Company Senior Leadership. This position oversees and participates in day-to-day accounting functions, maintains accounting records, performs month-end close and reconciliations, supports inventory and cost accounting, assists with financial reporting and budgeting, and helps ensure the accuracy of the Company’s financial results.

This mid-level accounting role requires at least five years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment. A CPA is not required, and this role does not include direct supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with a high degree of independence while maintaining strong communication with Company employees and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in daily activities.
• Directs the Company’s accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial and management reports, including A/R aging, sales reports, sales tax filings, and annual audit support.
• Coordinates Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, electronic document retention, purchase orders, vendor invoices, credit card statements and payments, petty cash reconciliation, employee expense reports, and payroll reimbursements.
• Coordinates Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoicing, A/R aging, billing documentation, follow-up on past-due customers, payment application, and resolution of customer account issues.
• Sets up and maintains customer and vendor records, including credit applications, reference requests, and related documentation.
• Administers daily deposits, posts cash receipts, scans checks, and completes bank reconciliations.
• Maintains accounting schedules and necessary documentation to support transactions within the General Ledger.
• Oversees and maintains necessary records for the Company fleet.
• Creates and maintains Purchase Orders for the Company.
• Ensures office supplies are ordered and maintained at appropriate levels.
• Reviews General Ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Supports and performs inventory activities, including customer invoicing, work orders, and related audits.
• Tracks Company fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and annual asset audits.
• Assists with purchasing-related accounting activities involving variable and fixed expenses, capital investments, and strategic purchases.
• Investigates accounting and ERP transaction issues, collaborating with relevant departments to resolve discrepancies and streamline processes.
• Develops and maintains ERP reports, saved searches, and other tools used to support accounting and financial reporting.
• Assists the CFO with month-end and year-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, budgets, and special projects.
• Regularly communicates courteously and professionally with coworkers, management, customers, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

• Professional demeanor with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong team player with effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced accounting, mathematical, organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Close attention to detail and ability to preserve confidential or sensitive information.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with leadership and team members.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, resolving discrepancies, and improving processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on progressive accounting experience preferred, including strong knowledge of: Month-end close, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, and reconciliations
• Strongly preferred: working knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing financial processes.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems is required.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable manufacturing ERP system is an asset.
• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, fundamental accounting principles, and manufacturing procedures is preferred.
• Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described below are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Consistently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually uses visual acuity for work and keyboard use.
• Occasional exposure to the production floor may require use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses.