Staff Accountant

Company Values:
Give:  Share Generously
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- We uphold a culture of respect, where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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The Staff Accountant is an entry-level accounting role at AGS Company Automotive Solutions, combining full ownership of the accounts payable cycle with early-career general accounting support and a clear expectation to bring modern tools, automation, and AI into everyday finance work. Reporting to the Controller, this role serves as the day-to-day steward of vendor invoicing, payments, and reconciliations, while supporting journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

When the transactional work is caught up, this individual actively looks for ways to simplify, automate, and improve finance processes, and grows their general accounting skills under the coaching of the Controller. The Staff Accountant owns the intersection of AP execution, general accounting support, and finance-process improvement, and partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, and People & Culture on matters that touch cash disbursement, expenses, and vendor setup.

At AGS, our values of Give, Respect, Act, Innovate, and Lead shape how we work together and deliver excellence in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Ownership

• Process vendor invoices accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and matching to purchase orders and receipts
• Manage the weekly payment cycle, including check runs, ACH, and credit card payments
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Maintain vendor master data, W-9s, and 1099 tracking
• Support annual 1099 filing and related year-end reporting

General Accounting Support

• Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and reclasses
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and support month-end close activities
• Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash tracking
• Help maintain the fixed asset schedule and record depreciation entries
• Support the Controller with schedules, work papers, and documentation for the annual audit and tax preparation
• Actively look for opportunities to streamline, automate, and simplify finance workflows
• Learn and apply AI tools, ERP automation features, and workflow builders to reduce manual data entry and improve accuracy
• Build and maintain Excel models, templates, and reports that scale as the business grows
• Document standard operating procedures for AP and accounting tasks, keeping them current as processes evolve
• Partner with the Controller and People & Culture on ERP and system enhancements that touch finance

Reporting & Analysis Support

• Prepare recurring reports and simple analyses that help leaders understand spend, cash flow, and vendor activity
• Assist with expense report review, employee reimbursements, and corporate card reconciliations
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and department leaders to resolve invoice, PO, and receiving discrepancies
• Serve as a friendly, responsive point of contact for internal teams with AP and expense questions
• Communicate clearly and professionally with vendors on payment status, W-9s, and account setup
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

Compliance & Controls

• Follow internal controls and segregation of duties for AP and cash disbursement activities
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records and documentation
• Protect the confidentiality of vendor, employee, and company financial information at all times
• Support sales & use tax tracking and other routine compliance activities
• Share knowledge generously and support the development of teammates across…