Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting operations of a multi-location manufacturing organization. This role plays a critical part in the month-end close, inventory accounting, ERP data integrity, accounts receivable and accounts payable processing, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate brings strong ERP experience, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and a hands-on approach to transactional accuracy. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager to ensure clean books, strong internal controls, and consistent accounting practices across all facilities.

Financial Reporting and Close

• Support month-end, and year-end close processes across multiple manufacturing locations
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with financial statement preparation and consolidation support
• Ensure inventory, accruals, and transactional accounts are properly reconciled each month

· Support inventory accounting, roll-forwards, and reconciliation between subledger and GL

· Review unvouchered receipts and ensure proper PO-to-receipt-to-invoice matching within ERP

· Assist with physical counts and variance analysis across locations

· Investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve root causes in partnership with operations

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting operations of a multi-location manufacturing organization. This role plays a critical part in the month-end close, inventory accounting, ERP data integrity, accounts receivable and accounts payable processing, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate brings strong ERP experience, manufacturing accounting knowledge, and a hands-on approach to transactional accuracy. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager to ensure clean books, strong internal controls, and consistent accounting practices across all facilities.

Financial Reporting and Close

• Support month-end, and year-end close processes across multiple manufacturing locations
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with financial statement preparation and consolidation support
• Ensure inventory, accruals, and transactional accounts are properly reconciled each month

· Support inventory accounting, roll-forwards, and reconciliation between subledger and GL

· Review unvouchered receipts and ensure proper PO-to-receipt-to-invoice matching within ERP

· Assist with physical counts and variance analysis across locations

· Investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve root causes in partnership with operations

· Manage assigned customer accounts receivable and monitor aging reports

· Proactively follow up on past-due balances and supervise collection efforts

· Ensure accurate cash application and customer account reconciliation within ERP

· Review unvouchered receipts and support accurate period-end accruals

· Assist in identifying potential capital expenditures within expense accounts (e.g., repairs & maintenance)

· Ensure accurate and consistent use of ERP systems for purchasing, inventory, and financial transactions

· Identify discrepancies caused by system settings, timing, or process differences and assist in resolving root causes

· Support system improvements, data cleanup initiatives, and reporting enhancements

· Work closely with plant managers, operations, supply chain, and purchasing teams to resolve transactional and reporting issues

· Communicate clearly regarding inventory, accruals, and financial discrepancies

· Support budgeting and forecasting efforts through accurate transactional data

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required)

· 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing

· Strong ERP experience required; inventory-heavy environment preferred

· Working knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing cost accounting principles

· Strong understanding of accrual accounting, inventory accounting, and PO matching processes

· Advanced…