Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and timely analysis of costs and variances related to plant operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; ensure accuracy and timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including raw materials, WIP (work in progress), and finished goods.
- Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, overhead, material usage) and provide insight into cost drivers.
- Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost and expense data.
- Prepare reports for management on plant performance, production costs, and variances.
- Partner with plant operations to understand and improve cost efficiency.
- Assist with audits (internal and external) by preparing supporting documentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks online.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both finance and plant operations teams.
Work Environment:
- Office-based role within a manufacturing plant environment.
- Regular interaction with production, supply chain, and operations teams.
- Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during month/quarter/year-end close.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid training
- Other