Overview:
The Staff Accountant performs a broad range of accounting functions that support the financial health of the company. This role is responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable, and assisting with the monthly close, while identifying opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes. The Staff Accountant works closely with the finance team and outside auditors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist with the monthly closing process.
- Manage Accounts Receivable functions, including collections.
- Manage Accounts Payable functions, including cash disbursements.
- Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
- Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Analyze information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
- Manage accrual and prepaid accounts.
- Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best-practice accounting procedures.
- Streamline and automate accounting functions, with an emphasis on invoice automation.
- Assist outside auditors by gathering the account information and documents needed for the annual review.
- Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Provide additional finance backup as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
- 5–7 years of accounting experience.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Experience:
- Manufacturing experience.
- accounting system; Made2Manage software a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
