Staff Accountant

Description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. This role works closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.

Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting workpapers.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Perform flux analysis and identify unusual trends or transactions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Inventory and Manufacturing Support

• Reconcile inventory and production-related accounts.
• Assist with inventory cycle count and physical inventory adjustments.
• Analyze inventory transactions, variances, and manufacturing cost data.
• Support inventory valuation and related accounting processes.

Audit and Compliance

• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Assist with compliance reporting and regulatory filings.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementations.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP systems (Infor CSI, Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions.

Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Integrity and Confidentiality