Activ8 is hiring: Accounting Manager - Manufacturing in Quivira

An international industrial manufacturer in the Kansas City area is looking for an Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for meeting expectations on financial report, as well as providing support to the management to gain value for the company. Responsibilities: - Lead accounting members, collaborate with internal and external teams to fulfill requirements on accounting objectives - Prepare financial statements, both monthly and year to date - Reconciles report discrepancies and problems - Review general Ledger on a monthly basis - Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities - Create forecasts and perform analysis (identify trends and deficits) - Work on budget control and analysis to support financial goals - Ensure compliance with policies and procedures - Other duties as assigned Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) or equivalent experience required - Must have 5 or more years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility - Cost accounting experience preferred - Experience with a Japanese company is a plus - Must have excellent communication skills - Must be able to work responsibly, effectively, and independently when needed - Teamwork skills are a MUST - Must be flexible and be able to work under a multicultural environment This position will not support relocation costs Direct applicants only…we do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career. Please visit our website at www.activ8usjp.com >>> Click "Job Seekers" to see more jobs We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time-frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.