Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will support the finance department by managing day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on manufacturing-related costs.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Financial management and reporting

• Month- and year-end close : Assist with and perform various tasks related to the monthly and yearly closing processes.
• General ledger maintenance:
  Prepare and post accurate journal entries and reconcile balance sheets and other general ledger accounts.
• Financial statements:
  Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Account reconciliation:
  Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

Manufacturing and cost accounting

• Cost analysis:
  Analyze production costs, report on standard versus actual cost variances, and identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):
  Calculate the true cost of goods sold to provide management with accurate financial insights.
• Inventory valuation:
  Assist with the valuation and reconciliation of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Fixed assets:
  Maintain fixed asset records, including entries, reconciliation, and reporting for all manufacturing equipment and tooling.

Compliance and auditing

• Audit support:
  Assist with both internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation as requested.
• Regulatory compliance:
  Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state regulations, especially those affecting the manufacturing sector.

Operations and process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration:
  
  Work closely with production, procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial reporting.
• System utilization:
  Maintain and ensure the integrity of financial data within the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or other accounting software.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience

Qualifications and requirements

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience:
  
  1–5 years of accounting experience, with experience in the manufacturing industry being a significant plus.
• Technical skills:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel) and experience with ERP systems (Odyssey, Quick Books, etc.).
• Soft skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.