Staff Accountant

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr