JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant – General Accounting and AP is responsible for general accounting support, BEC accounting activity, accounts payable processing, employee expense processing, and backup support for accounts receivable and payroll. This position assists the Accounting Manager with month-end close, reconciliations, transaction processing, compliance documentation, and other accounting processes that contribute to complete and reliable financial reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
EIM GENERAL ACCOUNTING
- Complete EIM month-end close activities using applicable accounting and ERP systems, including MAX, Great Plains, Fishbowl ERP, QuickBooks, and related reporting tools; responsibilities include posting activity in the correct period, preparing journal entries, updating spreadsheets, completing reconciliations, and coordinating with EI Microcircuits team members to ensure accounting activity is accurate and complete.
- Reconcile bank activity, prepaids, capital assets, contributions, and other assigned general ledger accounts.
- Support operational accounting activities in coordination with the Accounting Manager and Controller, including inventory reconciliations, inventory valuation support, overhead calculations, and related analysis needed for accurate financial reporting.
- Assist with one-off accounting projects as needed across the organization, such as identifying and invoicing no-demand parts, outstanding tariffs, and other customer-recoverable charges.
- Develop proficiency in accounting and ERP systems, including MAX, Great Plains, Fishbowl ERP, QuickBooks, and related reporting tools as applicable.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCESSING
- Process accounts payable invoices for assigned business units, including invoice receipt, filing, purchase order matching, vouchering, coding, posting, and discrepancy resolution.
- Support weekly payment processes, including check runs, ACH/wire payments, recurring payments, prepayments, and vendor payment documentation.
- Process non-PO vouchers, vendor invoice reconciliations, credit card activity, employee expense reports, and other routine accounts payable transactions in the accounting system.
- Reconcile accounts payable balances, receiving discrepancies, vendor invoice activity, credit card activity, and related AP items as part of routine accounts payable processing.
- Review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, adequate support, and compliance with company policy; work with purchasing, operations, vendors, and other departments to resolve issues.
- Assist with sales and use tax refund support, 1099 preparation, year-end audit requests, and other compliance documentation as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
- Provide backup support for accounts receivable and payroll accounting processes, including customer invoicing support, deposits, cash receipts, payment application, credit memos, payroll-related journal entry support, deduction documentation, and related reconciliations when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager, Controller, or CFO.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong financial and analytical skills; able to translate financial information into practical business insight.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to work with team members across the organization.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with accounting, ERP, payroll, or related business systems preferred.
- Can identify areas needing improvement and provide positive, practical solutions.
- Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality, written, verbal, or otherwise.
- Must be able to sit at a desk and work in front of a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and criminal background check.
- Must be able to meet all physical requirements as outlined in this position description.
- Must follow all company policies outlined in the EI Microcircuits Employee Handbook of Personnel Policies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred; equivalent related experience may be considered.
- Three (3) or more years of related accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general ledger experience preferred.
- Manufacturing experience and working knowledge of ERP/accounting systems preferred.
EI Microcircuits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, nation origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
