Finance and Accounting Specialist

Scheuch USA is a family-owned business with headquarters in Austria and this position will be based out of our Lenexa location. We’ve been engineering innovative air and environmental technology for industrial applications for more than 50 years across the globe. Whether the solutions involve the extraction, dedusting, conveying, flue gas purification or plant manufacturing, Scheuch USA is a leading expert in a variety of industries offering its customers application-specific, high-quality solutions to their air and environmental technology issues.

The Financial & Accounting Specialist supports core accounting, reporting, and compliance activities across the organization. This role is intentionally flexible and may be scoped at different levels depending on the candidate’s experience, skill set and demonstrated capability. Responsibilities, level of autonomy, and FLSA classification (exempt or non-exempt) will be determined accordingly.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow, as well as for a more experienced individual seeking broader responsibility in a collaborative finance environment.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice review, payment processing, billing, and collections support

• Assist with general ledger maintenance, including preparation of journal entries
• Perform account reconciliations (bank, credit card, balance sheet accounts)
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Assist with inventory tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
• Support sales tax registrations, filings, payments, and documentation
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate accounting records and organized documentation
• Respond to internal inquiries related to invoices and payments

Depending on experience and demonstrated proficiency, the role may also include:

• Independently managing complex reconciliations and close activities
• Coordinating multi-state sales tax compliance and working with external tax advisors
• Serving as a primary point of contact for audit requests
• Assisting with financial reporting, analysis, and variance explanations
• Supporting internal controls and process documentation
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies
• Assisting with accounting system enhancements or implementations
• Providing guidance or informal support to junior team members

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

• 1–5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Early-career candidates with strong fundamentals are encouraged to apply
• More experienced candidates may be considered for expanded scope and autonomy

• Understanding of basic to intermediate accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Sage, Dynamics, Quick Books)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• CPA or CPA-eligible a plus
• Additional accounting coursework or certifications considered a plus

We're a collaborative group, getting things done together, enjoying our collegial environment and working with each other. Fit is really important to us. We're a group of down to earth people who are willing to roll up our sleeves to get the job done; whoever comes to join us should have that same mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, strong business mind, sense of humor, total accountability for deadlines and a ton of self-motivation and energy.

We offer a competitive compensation package, great benefits, casual work environment and the opportunity to progress with us.

If you're interested in learning more, we'd like to hear from you. Hit the apply button, send along your resume, and let us know why you think you're the one for us in your cover letter. We're looking forward to hearing from you.