Cost​/Staff Accountant II

Cost/Staff Accountant II

Reports To: Director of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Flexible) (Schedule may vary based on business needs).

Date: June 1st 2026

Position Summary

The Cost/Staff Accountant II performs advanced, high-level accounting responsibilities requiring the consistent use of professional judgement and in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP. This role leads to complex journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, multi-state tax compliance, process improvements, and internal control execution. The Senior Staff Accountant also partners closely with the Director of Finance, serving as a key resource and providing analytical, technical, and operational accounting support across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Work with the accounting team to prepare current, accurate, and complete financial statements. This includes monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and various operations reports.
• Maintain and control inventory, material issuance, labor reporting, labor application, overhead rate development and application.
• Provide financial variance analysis for our leadership team members and translate financial performance into actionable insights including technology-based solutions.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, job costing, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor variances and perform gross margin analysis, working closely with department heads for trends, budgeting, and forecasting, managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop proficiency in Syteline ERP system.
• Responsible for bill of material review, analysis, and modification suggestions.
• Review and analyze documents and invoices received from external departments for duties, freight, finished goods, and other miscellaneous items.
• Developing and analyzing costs, cost standards, establishing costs of business processes
• Establish efficient processes for reviewing and recording recurring transactions to ensure accurate sales and inventory reporting (ensuring correct sales, inventory dollar and unit reporting).
• Partner with operations to improve Inventory accuracy, cycle count processes, and production reporting integrity.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and communicate planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Comprehend, retain, and comply with established safety programs.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, written, verbal or otherwise
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel (pivot tables, power query) and Power BI preferred.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently as needed.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to sit at a desk and work in front of a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements as outlined in this position description.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Four (4) or more years related accounting or financial experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment; occasional visits to production areas.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, and operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including listening and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made…