Entry Level Staff Accountant

# Entry Level Staff Accountant!

Vaco by Highspring Full Timestaff Monroe, Ohio, US $50k – $58k Posted Yesterday##

Role Overview Vaco by Highspring is hiring a Entry Level Staff Accountant!. This is a full-time role in Monroe. posted yesterday. The posted range is $50k to $58k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

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The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting functions with a strong emphasis on cost accounting and manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate inventory valuation, cost analysis, and financial reporting, while partnering with operations to improve efficiency and control costs.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:
* Maintain and analyze inventory and cost accounting records, including standard costs, variances, and overhead allocations
* Prepare and post journal entries, including inventory, accruals, and cost adjustments
* Reconcile inventory, WIP (work-in-process), and general ledger accounts
* Reconcile CIP and Production Fixed Assets
* Support Production related Accounts Payable as necessary
* Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights
* Assist in standard cost updates and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
* Partner with operations and supply chain teams to monitor production costs and efficiencies
* Lead bi-annual physical inventory process, including reconciliation and reporting
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to manufacturing costs
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
* Support internal and external audit requests### Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 2-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
* Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
* Strong proficiency in Excel
* Knowledge of standard costing and variance analysis
* Solid understanding of GAAP principles

Key Skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
* Organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
* Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams###

Preferred Qualifications
* CPA or progress toward certification
* Experience in a manufacturing environment
* Experience with inventory controls and process improvements

Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact  .Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment…