Staff Accountant

Malco Products Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities across general accounting, cost accounting, cash applications, billing execution, and credit support, along with exposure to accounts payable processes.

This entry-level position is ideal for a professional looking to build a well-rounded foundation in a manufacturing accounting environment. The role is designed for individuals who thrive in a hands‑on, high-volume setting, take ownership of their work, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong performers will be well-positioned for growth and advancement within the organization.

• Support general ledger accuracy through account analysis and reconciliations
• Participate with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and audit support
• Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes within a manufacturing environment
• Assist with accounts payable processing and vendor inquiries, as needed
• Contribute to process improvement, documentation, and automation initiatives

• Post and apply customer payments accurately and timely (check, ACH, wire, credit card)
• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short pay, and payment discrepancies
• Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements
• Process credit memos, invoice corrections, and billing adjustments

• Support maintenance of accurate customer account records, including aging and account reconciliations
• Assist with responses to customers and internal inquiries related to billing and payments, and account status
• Support monitoring of accounts receivable aging and collection activities

• Provide back‑up support for cash management activities, including cash positioning, bank reporting and transaction support
• Support monitoring customer credit risk, including credit limits and account exposure

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred (minimum GPA of 3.0)
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or collections
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP
• Proficient in AI tools such as Claude or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply AI solutions in a business environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume environment
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues