Senior Accountant

A3 Staffing is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant who wants more than a routine accounting role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the day-to‑day accounting function while developing the skills, exposure, and leadership experience needed to grow into a leadership role.

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2000

This role will have broad responsibility across general accounting, month‑end close, and financial reporting, with increasing involvement in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cross‑functional collaboration. The right candidate will be curious, detail‑oriented, and motivated to take on expanding responsibility as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities Core Accounting & Close

• Manage daily accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting
• Perform month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly with appropriate supporting documentation
• Review sales activity, aging reports, bank reconciliations, and prepaid/accrual schedules
• Prepare internal financial statements and management reports
• Assist with variance analysis (spend, labor, purchase price, and operational variances)
• Support quarterly forecasts and annual budget preparation
• Provide ad hoc reporting, projections, and financial analysis to management

Operational & Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to support inventory accounting, valuation, and physical counts
• Support payroll processing and benefit administration in coordination with HR
• Assist other departments with ERP usage, reporting, and process improvements

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies
• Assist with sales and use tax filings, including multi‑state reporting
• Support annual audit and tax preparation by coordinating schedules and documentation
• Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP system enhancements, upgrades, and reporting improvements
• Assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in special projects related to systems, controls, and operational efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience working with Net Suite is required
• Exposure to manufacturing or inventory‑based environments is a plus
• Experience with multi‑state tax compliance is preferred
• Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior staff is helpful but not required

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines independently while collaborating with a team
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Desire to grow into a leadership and controller‑level role
• Primarily office‑based with standard business hours
• Minimal physical demands; occasional standing, walking, or lifting of office materials as needed

All other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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