Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day operations, with an emphasis on accurate transaction processing, timely month-end close support, account reconciliations, and maintenance of key accounting schedules. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectivey in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, coding, approvals, payment preparation, and related documentation.
- Process accoutns receivable transactions, including customer invoicing, cash application, account follow-up, and related recordkeeping.
- Prepare and post journal entries in accourdance with company policies and accounting procedures.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals, adjusting entries, and other closing entries as needed.
- Perform general ledger bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses and prepare related monthly amortization entries.
- Maintain schedules for capital expenditure projects, including tracking project spending, supporting documentation, and capitalization activity.
- Perform basic customer and vendor maintenance including setup, updates, and review of required documentation.
- Assist with annual 1099 tax processing, including vendor review, reporting preparation, and compliance support.
- Support audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and account support as needed.
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve accounting questions, discrepancies, or missing information.
- Assist with accounting process improvements and help maintain strong internal controls.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related filed
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, account analysis, and financial recordkeeping.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Sage ERP or similar enterprise resource planning system.
- Prior experience supporting manufacturing cost accounting, inventory-related accounting, or fixed asset processes.
Position Expectations
The Staff Accountant is expected to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professionalism, follow established accounting procedures, and contribute to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
