Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Surefitters

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the finance team responsible for owning core accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This role supports a fast‑paced truck upfitting business with complex job costing, inventory, and project‑based revenue. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable partnering with operations, purchasing, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
• Maintain schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and deferred revenue.

Job Costing & Revenue Recognition

• Partner with operations and Accounting Manager to ensure accurate job cost capture, labor allocation, and margin reporting.
• Analyze direct margin, labor efficiency, and project profitability; flag issues and recommend corrective actions.

Inventory & COGS

• Reconcile inventory subledger to GL; oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Analyze inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory, and reserves.
• Ensure accurate COGS recognition for parts, kits, and installed equipment (e.g., shelving, service bodies, lifts, plows, etc.).

Accounts & Cash Management

• Review AR aging, reserves, and credit memos; support collections strategy.
• Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting and 13‑week cash models.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Document and improve accounting processes and controls; reduce manual work and errors.
• Support ERP optimization and system implementations (e.g., NetSuite or similar).

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and support for external audit, review, and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 1+ year of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a deadline‑driven environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Job costing & margin analysis
• Inventory management
• Financial statement preparation
• Process improvement mindset
• Strong communication with operations and leadership
• Ability to work independently and own outcomes

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Month‑end close completed accurately and on time with minimal rework.
• Clean reconciliations and audit‑ready schedules.
• Improved visibility into job profitability, labor efficiency, and inventory health.
• Strong partnership with operations leading to better decision‑making.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000-$75,000 salary
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• PTO and paid holidays