Staff Accountant

We are conducting a search on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant
. This role supports core accounting operations and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

The position is responsible for general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. In addition, the role plays a key part in travel and expense (T&E) management, sales and use tax compliance, audit support, and customer master data governance.

The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

• Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance
• Ensure timely reimbursement of employee expenses
• Audit reports for discrepancies, missing documentation, or policy violations
• Manage corporate credit card transactions and reconciliations
• Analyze T&E spending trends and recommend improvements
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns accurately and on time
• Maintain supporting documentation and tax records
• Ensure compliance with multi-state and local tax regulations
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess business impact
• Support tax audits and assist with registrations and nexus tracking

• Maintain and govern customer master data across accounting, sales, and customer systems
• Partner with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and workflows

• Manage fixed assets database and related software
• Prepare and maintain asset records and support depreciation tracking
• Draft and deliver professional business correspondence
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 3 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills