Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the finance and operations teams by performing critical accounting functions that ensure accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance with internal controls. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role is responsible for general ledger maintenance, inventory accounting, month-end close activities, and supporting audits. The Staff Accountant partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, HR, and Corporate Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial data.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and manufacturing-related accounts.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for corporate reporting and internal reviews.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards (GAAP).

• Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, variance analysis, and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Assist with standard cost updates, BOM accuracy checks, and labor/overhead rate calculations.
• Analyze production and material variances, scrap, and manufacturing KPIs to support operations decision-making.
• Partner with Production and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and operational impacts on financial performance.

• Process AP/AR including invoice review, coding, and reconciliation.
• Review purchase orders, receipts, and vendor statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow up on customer payments, unapplied cash, and billing issues.

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including spend analysis, departmental expense reviews, and cost tracking.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support ad hoc reporting for manufacturing, finance, and leadership teams.

• Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial files, records, and reconciliations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS/Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with standard costing, BOM structures, and production workflows.
• Exposure to audits and corporate reporting.
• Ability to interpret operational KPIs and translate them into financial impacts.

• Onsite role within a manufacturing facility.
• Interacts regularly with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Corporate Finance.