Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant II –
Quanex

Join the team located in Akron, OH.

As a Staff Accountant II
, you will play a vital role in our finance team, taking responsibility for general accounting duties, including multi‑state sales tax return preparation. You will be a key contributor to our monthly financial close process, preparing journal entries and conducting account reconciliations.

• Competitive Salary and bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

• Collaborative and Team‑Oriented environment
• Opportunities for advancement

• Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly close journal entries, including allocations, depreciation, and accruals.
• Prepare weekly Corporate cashflow forecast.
• May conduct vendor master file maintenance to ensure proper vendor payments and fraud prevention.
• Record intercompany entries and research/resolve intercompany out‑of‑balances on a monthly basis.
• Maintain capital projects and fixed assets for Corporate.
• Prepare multi‑state sales tax returns in compliance with local jurisdiction guidelines.
• Submit responses to government surveys as applicable.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts in a timely manner.
• Ensure monthly/quarterly/annual tasks are complete in a timely manner.
• Confirm compliance of SOX controls.
• Assist internal and external auditors with PBC requests.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, including general ledger experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Large ERP experience preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $72,000 with bonus potential.

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

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