Staff Accountant

Description

Our client, a successful manufacturing company, seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will focus on the full cycle of accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close processes, payroll management, and comprehensive financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple recurring transactions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute month-end closing activities, ensuring all financial data is accurately recorded and reported.

Compile, prepare, and input a wide variety of journal entries (including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, reversals, and more).

Manage payroll processing for 85-90 employees, including wage calculations, payroll accruals, and reversal of prior month accruals.

Calculate and record depreciation and write off prepaid expenses as required.

Record, review, and reconcile accrued interest and related journal entries.

Monitor the sales value of finished goods, including reversal of prior month figures to ensure accuracy.

Analyze cost of goods sold and provide periodic reports to management.

Maintain accuracy and integrity of balance sheet accounts through ongoing reconciliation and review.

Prepare comprehensive monthly and yearly financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.

Perform bank reconciliations for two primary accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Prepare and submit governmental filings, including annual personal property tax declarations.

Coordinate cash management activities with customer service and other staff accountants.

Create, print, and mail out vendor payments; process bank wire transfers.

Undertake other accounting duties and lead special projects after competency is proven in core responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of journal entries, month-end close, payroll, and financial reporting.

Experience with bank reconciliations and governmental filings preferred.

Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (industry-specific systems a plus).

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams.

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