Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant – Financial Operations & Systems

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.
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• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional – we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied – we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

We are seeking a high-integrity, hands-on Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our finance team. Whether you bring a foundational background in corporate accounting with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Dynamics GP, or you are an ambitious public accounting exit looking to transition into industry, you will play a critical role in daily financial operations.

In this role, you will handle core accounting mechanics—such as journal entries, reconciliations, and transaction processing—while upholding fundamental GAAP principles like the matching principle. Beyond data entry, this role requires a collaborative communicator who can work well with manufacturing and operational employees who may not have a background in finance, clearly explaining the business impact and importance of timely, accurate transaction entry.

• Day-to-Day Accounting & Transactions:
  Perform timely and accurate transaction entry, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations while strictly adhering to debits, credits, and the matching principle.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilization:
  Leverage hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (or demonstrate an aptitude to rapidly master enterprise software) to process transactions, pull reports, and support operational workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration &
  
  Education:
  
  Partner with floor and operational staff who don’t have a background in accounting, serving as a patient guide to explain the importance and business impact of timely and accurate transaction entry.
• Data Forensic & Cleanup:
  Dive deep into datasets to identify errors, inconsistencies, and outliers, proactively investigating root causes to ensure clean financial statements.
• Process Improvement & Mapping:
  Learn existing accounting and operational workflows from the ground up, documenting procedures to drive efficiency and internal control compliance.
• Advanced Reporting & Excel Mastery:
  Build and maintain spreadsheets using advanced formulas (XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP), Pivot Tables, and Power Query to streamline reporting.
• AI & Automation Research:
  Explore and assist in implementing modern automation tools or AI scripts to reduce manual workloads and improve data accuracy.

• High Integrity:
  Honest to a fault. You take ownership of mistakes, handle sensitive financial data with discretion, and take pride in data accuracy.
• Detail-Oriented & Grounded in Fundamentals:
  You have a rock-solid grasp of debits, credits, accruals, and the matching principle. You spot discrepancies quickly and take ownership of resolving them.
• A Natural Teacher & Communicator:
  You relate well to people across all levels of an organization. You enjoy bridging the gap between numbers and operations by helping non-accounting staff understand the "why" behind financial processes.
• Cyber Security & Wire Fraud Awareness:
  Naturally cautious and vigilant, you possess a strong awareness of financial controls, verification protocols, and security risks.
• Tech-Forward & Quick…