Staff Accountant

Description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support key accounting functions within a manufacturing environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who can manage daily financial activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close responsibilities, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The role will support accounts payable, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting, with regular collaboration across internal departments and external partners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

- Maintain fixed asset records, including tracking construction-in-progress activity and coordinating with departments on asset additions, improvements, transfers, and disposals

- Review accounts payable activity, reconcile subsidiary records to the general ledger, and support intercompany transaction accuracy

- Monitor daily banking activity, record scheduled payments, and assist with cash management by analyzing short-term funding needs and recommending practical actions

- Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and contribute to the monthly close process and financial statement preparation

- Support annual budgeting efforts by gathering financial data, organizing schedules, and assisting with forecast updates

- Coordinate wire payments to vendors and affiliated entities, and prepare documentation related to letters of credit when needed

- Complete monthly bank reconciliations and produce financial or operational reports required by leadership

- Assist with physical inventory count reconciliation, external audit support, and internal control reviews to identify risks and improve processes

- Communicate with vendors, customers, auditors, and corporate contacts to resolve financial questions, obtain supporting information, and ensure timely follow-up

- Keep departmental procedures current and perform additional accounting-related duties as assigned by management

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution

- At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably including general ledger work in a manufacturing setting

- Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities

- Experience with inventory accounting and fixed asset tracking is strongly preferred

- Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support is beneficial

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to work efficiently in accounting systems; experience with Sage Fixed Assets or SAP Business One is a plus

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to pass a background screening that may include employment, education, and credit history verification

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