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Compass Minerals America Inc. Supervisor, Accounting in Overland Park, Kansas
Description
We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!
Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, it is working to develop a long-term fire-retardant business. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.
Summary:
The Supervisor, Accounting will play a key role in the timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements through the administration and documentation of SOX controls and ensuring the financial integrity of the company’s general ledger and accounting records. This role actively participates in the design and implementation of various technology tools as it relates to financial data processing and involves cross-functional collaboration when necessary to advise others of proper policies, procedures and control adherence. This role assists with the management of the monthly accounting close process, preparing and reviewing analysis to generate journal entries, financial statement supporting schedules and account reconciliations.
Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial statements and the corporate annual report.
Works with accounting team to create and develop sustainable processes and procedures.
Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.
Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets.
Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations; commitment to staying current on new accounting guidance
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to coach others, including cross functional coaching, in order to maintain a strong control environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A) in accounting from a four-year college or university required
7 years related work experience required
Experience leading and managing a team
Publicly traded company experience preferred
CMA or CPA preferred
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov .
Job: Accounting
Primary Location: US-KS-Overland Park
Work Locations: Overland Park, KS USA 9900 W 109th St Overland Park 66210
Organization: Corporate
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Day Job
Req ID: 2400003R