Staff Accountant – Manufacturing

Job Shop, Inc. is recruiting for a direct-hire Staff Accountant opportunity with an established manufacturing company in Thomson, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands‑on financial operations, values accuracy, and is looking for a stable, long‑term career opportunity within a manufacturing environment. Position Details:
Salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Location:

Thomson, GA (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Direct Hire

Reports To:

Corporate Controller The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journal entries.
• Perform monthly accounting close procedures.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Conduct monthly flux and variance analysis, researching and explaining financial discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience performing monthly closings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and analyze financial results.
• Experience with monthly variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including additions and disposals.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

• Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage accounting software or Microsoft Access.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.