Bookkeeper Accounting Specialist
Labor Solutions
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a accounting professional with experience in a manufacturing environment to support financial reporting, inventory accounting, and month-end close. This role works closely with operations to ensure accurate product costing and financial visibility.
** Key Responsibilities **
- Support month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations)
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Perform inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
- Analyze COGS, usage, scrap, and production variances
- Reconcile physical inventory to book and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with standard costing or FIFO methodologies
- Partner with operations on production and inventory accuracy
- Prepare internal financial reports and support audits
** Qualifications **
- 3+ years accounting experience in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of:
- * Inventory & cost accounting
- COGS and variance analysis
- Experience with ERP systems (Sage 100 / MAS 90 a big plus)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and dig into problems (not just book entries)
** What We’re Looking For **
- Someone who understands how accounting ties to the plant floor
- Not just “close the books” — someone who can explain the numbers
- Comfortable in a private company, P &L-driven environment
** Nice to Have **
- Experience with Crystal Reports
- Background in mid-sized manufacturing companies
Company Description
Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.
Thank you!
Company Description
Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.\r\n\r\nThank you!
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