We are looking for an Accounting Specialist in our Lenexa, KS location. This position will report to the CST Storage Accounting Manager and is a non-exempt position.

Here are some details about this position:

About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.

Position Summary
 
Responsibilities include processing financial transactions through various computerized accounting systems; ensuring Company policies and procedures are followed; and maintaining custody of financial records in an organized fashion.  The position is classified as salary non-exempt reporting to the CST Storage Accounting Manager.
 
Responsibilities 
 

• Prepares, creates and enters accurate journal entries and other financial information into the ERP systems as required;
• Enters transactional information accurately and efficiently into the ERP systems as required;
• Codes and vouchers plant, corporate, and construction payables and expense reports;
• Coordinates & processes customer invoicing in the ManMan ERP system;
• Understands basic freight terms and tax exemptions related to customer invoices;
• Coordinates monthly headcount reporting;
• Coordinates and maintains positive relations across divisions to properly record intercompany transactions;
• Answers internal and external inquiries and maintain good relations with customers;
• Maintains sub-ledger reports, reconciliations, and other spreadsheets as needed;
• Follows appropriate policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Additional Responsibilities 
 

• Be able to create, maintain, and update policies & procedures directly related to task/duties of position.

 
Position Requirements 
 

• Minimum requirement of a two-year Associate’s Degree or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience preferred;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• 10-key by touch;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Strict attention to detail;
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information

 
Other Qualifications
 

• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with situations involving several different variables. 
   
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
   
• Physical Demands – 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, to use hands and fingers, to talk, and to listen.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to converse with suppliers and customers by telephone and email.
   
• Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.