Accountant

Job Description We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Accountant II to join our collaborative, fast-paced team. In this role, you will be a key driver of our monthly close processes, analyze critical financial data, and help ensure strict GAAP compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives both independently and as a cross-functional teammate to help optimize our financial controls and efficiencies. Mandatory Qualifications & Competencies Industry Expertise: Must have proven accounting experience working within a manufacturing corporation. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field. Professional Experience: Minimum of 2-years of accounting experience (background in medical device or healthcare manufacturing is a strong plus). Technical Mastery: High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel skills) and hands‑on experience with ERP systems (experience with Macola is a plus). Core Knowledge: Solid understanding of GAAP alongside deep familiarity with accrual-based accounting, financial reporting, and complex account reconciliations. Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and verbal communication skills; sharp analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; and a process-oriented mindset dedicated to continuous improvement. Work Style: Ability to successfully juggle multiple competing priorities with high attention to detail in a dynamic environment. Core Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Audits & Compliance Perform in-depth analysis of financial results and spearhead variance investigations. Deliver robust support for internal and external audit requests, ensuring all required documentation is accurately prepared. Maintain absolute compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements. Prepare and evaluate detailed monthly commission and sales reports. Own the maintenance of fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules, including tracking depreciation entries. Daily Ledger & Transaction Management Spearhead monthly account reconciliations to guarantee pristine financial reporting. Investigate, track, and resolve any accounting discrepancies in a timely, proactive manner. Build and review complex journal entries while securing comprehensive supporting data. Monitor operational expenses against company budgets to ensure precise cost classification. Oversee corporate credit card reconciliations and their corresponding accounts. Cash Flow, Payables & Property Operations Process vendor payments while ensuring all expenses are accurately classified. Supervise customer accounts and cash activity, keeping highly organized records of all receipts. Handle utility payments and billing workflows across multiple properties. Review, audit, and approve employee expense reports to ensure alignment with internal company policies. Team Collaboration & Process Optimization Act as a vital leader throughout the end-to-end month-end close process and assist with general financial statement preparation. Pinpoint opportunities for process optimization to strengthen internal controls and department efficiency. Offer cross-functional guidance, support, and accounting insights to adjacent teams. Lend your expertise to special, ad-hoc accounting projects as they arise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston Staffing Services