Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Cost & Compliance

Position Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position will support a broad range of accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, government reporting, customs and tariff-related activities, and general accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with the Controller/CFO and other members of the Accounting team and provide support across multiple areas of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Assist with cash application and resolution of customer payment discrepancies.
• Research and resolve customer account and invoicing issues.
• Assist with customer credit and collection activities as needed.

Accounts Payable

• Assist with invoice review, coding, and processing.
• Research invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies.
• Work with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve vendor invoice issues.
• Review vendor statements and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable processing and payments.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing

• Perform product costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Review and analyze material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
• Assist with the analysis of work center rates, machine hours, and manufacturing utilization.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify significant cost changes.
• Assist with inventory valuation and inventory-related accounting.
• Analyze gross margins by product, division, or customer.

Government & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare or assist with required federal, state, and local government reporting.
• Assist with sales and use tax reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare census, economic, and other governmental surveys and reports.
• Maintain supporting documentation for regulatory filings.
• Assist with audits and requests from governmental agencies.

General Accounting

• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual transactions or variances.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Serve as backup for other Accounting department functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to research accounting and compliance issues and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and outside service providers.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Manufacturing cost accounting
• Inventory accounting
• SAP
• Customs and import documentation
• Tariffs and duties
• Sales and use tax
• Government reporting
• Month-end closing
• Account reconciliations
• Financial analysis

Position Characteristics

This position is well suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys a variety of responsibilities rather than specializing in a single accounting function. The individual will have exposure to transactional accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, compliance, financial analysis, and operational accounting while working closely with the Controller/CFO.

No agency submissions, please. This position is being handled internally. Recruiting agencies and third-party recruiters should not contact the company or submit candidates for this role.