Staff Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for an established manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with customer invoicing and accounts receivable activities. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in general accounting, enjoys working with financial data, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with manufacturing accounting, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP) inventory is a plus.
Why Consider This Staff Accountant Opportunity?

• Gain exposure to both general accounting and manufacturing-specific financial operations.
• Work across multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, billing, job costing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and contribute to month-end close and audit preparation.

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Support sales order processing by creating and maintaining job and sales orders within the ERP system.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices and corresponding shipping documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity and support timely collections to maintain healthy cash flow and minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Review and allocate labor costs to manufacturing jobs, analyze job costs, and record costs to the appropriate profit and loss accounts.
• Maintain work-in-process (WIP) inventory account balances and assist with related reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for audits and respond to auditor requests as directed by the Corporate Controller.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience with an ERP system; manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.