Staff Accountant

Job Type

Full-time

Description The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP) and Fixed Asset accounting. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely vendor payments, asset capitalization and depreciation tracking, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and finance teams.

Accounts Payable

• Support Accounting Manager with reviewing high-volume vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Interim Setup/Maintain vendor files, including W-9s and payment terms
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company purchasing policies
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and asset tracking schedules
• Record asset additions, disposals, and transfers
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization entries
• Ensure proper capitalization in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Assist with physical asset inventories and reconciliations
• Support capital expenditure tracking and reporting
• Prepare fixed asset roll-forwards and audit support schedules

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations/analysis and assist with month-end close
• Support annual audit requests and financial reporting processes
• Analyze expense trends and identify discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting documentation
• Labor posting

Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP
• Ethical Conduct
• Reliability
• Communication Proficiency
• Business Acumen
• Must be trustworthy and able to keep confidential information contained
• Detail-oriented
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Must be able to adapt well to rapidly changing priorities and tasks
• Results-Driven
• Strategic Thinking
• Accountable to Objectives
• Organizational Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to learn accounting software systems with ease

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• 3-6 years of general accounting experience; preferably 2-3 years in a manufacturing entity.
• NetSuite experience preferred

Disclaimer The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.