Staff Accountant

Description Summary/Objectives The Staff Accountant ensures timely and accurate completion of day-today general accounting tasks. Responsible to perform accounting duties such as supporting month end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations and other duties as assigned. This position requires a high degree of attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
• Perform month-end close process, journal entries, and accruals.
• Analyze financial information, develop spreadsheet reports, and verify accuracy.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, multiple bank reconciliations, and credit card payable accounts.
• Reconcile cash disbursements accounts, payroll, customer accounts, intercompany, and other financial accounts.
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations, including ACH, wire, and credit card payments.
• Maintain fixed assets; book monthly depreciation, ensure proper recording of new purchases and disposals, and develop amortization schedules.
• Prepare cash flow reports.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Accounts Payable, Receivable & Inventory Management
• Oversee weekly check runs and accounts receivable collections.
• Perform inventory analysis and follow-up, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Compliance & Audit Support
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Process annual 1099-MISC and 1099-INT.
• Assist with and support external audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Collaborate with multiple departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues effectively.
• Support multiple client or site engagements concurrently; assist with scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Take initiative and participate in ad hoc reporting for financial analysis, management requests, and other business needs.
• Create, update, and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills required (VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and other advanced functions).
• Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Positive, proactive, team-oriented attitude with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic, flexibility, high energy, and a can-do attitude.

Education and Experience: Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Staff Account is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of accounting theory

Working Conditions: Primarily in an office environment

Work Location : In person. This is an onsite full-time overtime exempt position with the opportunity to define a hybrid schedule in alignment with the local team. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Physical Environment

• Ability to perform sedentary work, occasional walking, standing, squatting, and bending required
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Prolonged sitting, repetitive use of fingers and hands for typing
• Available to work overtime as necessary
• May be required to work under stressful conditions