Staff Accountant Job La Vergne area,Tennessee USA,Accounting

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the manufacturing facility by performing general ledger accounting, fixed asset management, inventory accounting, and month-end closing activities. This role partners closely with the plant finance team and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely closing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, bilingual in Chinese and English, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Close

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other adjusting entries.
Perform account reconciliations for assigned GL accounts.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages

Fixed Assets

Track fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger
Run monthly depreciation schedules and reconcile fixed asset GL accounts
Support annual fixed asset physical counts and impairment reviews

Inventory & Cost Accounting

Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related GL activity
Assist in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory processes
Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide insight into cost drivers
Review purchase price variances and support standard cost maintenance
Prepare recurring reports, including monthly expense analysis, production cost analysis, and material price variance reports
Support budget-to-actual variance analysis for plant-level review
Periodically report the financial results to plant General Manager

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements
Support internal and external audit requests with documentation and schedules

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO modules required; experience with product costing and material ledger is a plus)
Fluent in both Chinese and English
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment