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Staff Accountant

$55k - $65k

Hughes Recruiting

Staff Accountant

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, manufacturing experience, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain fixed asset records, including project tracking, monthly depreciation entries, general ledger reconciliation, and audit-ready documentation
  • Support cash management activities including daily transaction reporting, electronic payments and transfers, accounts payable review, and cash flow analysis
  • Assist with month-end close activities including costing, inventory analysis, adjustments, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
  • Prepare recurring reports such as weekly inventory and sales reports, brokerage commissions, and state/product board registrations and reporting
  • Assist with internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to audit requests
  • Participate in special projects, reporting, and financial analysis as needed
  • Serve as backup support for other accounting team members
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience preferred, ideally within a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP required; IFRS knowledge preferred
  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel proficiency, required
What We Offer:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • FSA
  • 401(k) w/company match
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • PTOO

This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Pay: $55,000 – $65,000/year + bonus potential

Type: Full-time, 1st Shift, On-Site

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

If you are a motivated accounting professional looking to grow your career in a stable and collaborative manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply!

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