Staff Accountant

About the Role

SVI BREMCO is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting activities in a manufacturing or industrial environment. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely vendor payments, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role will manage weekly check runs, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and various general accounting responsibilities, while providing backup support for payroll processing as needed.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Check Runs

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs and electronic payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with vendor onboarding documentation.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure timely payment of obligations.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting.

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support account analysis and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support sales tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings as required.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with document retention requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement accounting best practices.

Backup Payroll Support

• Provide backup support for weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing as needed.
• Assist with maintaining payroll records and employee information within payroll systems when providing backup coverage.
• Assist with reviewing timesheets, payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and PTO balances as needed.
• Provide backup coordination with the payroll company regarding employee onboarding, terminations, pay changes, and benefits deductions.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries when serving as backup.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• Support finance department projects and special assignments.
• Collaborate with operations, project management, procurement, and HR teams on financial matters.
• Assist in maintaining accounting procedures and workflow documentation.
• Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and check run processing required.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, project-based, or industrial environments preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to learn and follow established payroll procedures when providing backup support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software;
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with job costing and project accounting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience processing payroll preferred but not required.