Operational Staff Accountant

Pratt Industries • Conyers, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a meticulous accounting professional ready to bridge the gap between
financial reporting and strategic leadership? We are looking for a Staff
Accountant who isn’t just looking for a job, but a career path. This role is
specifically designed as a leadership pipeline, serving as the primary training
ground for our future Assistant Controller and Controller.

You will do more than just "crunch numbers"—you will be a key facilitator of
special projects, a driver of profit improvement, and a vital partner in our
facility’s operational success.

Requirements

• Experienced: You have 2+ years of experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical: You possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; you don't just see the data, you see the story behind it.
• Organized: You are detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• A Strong Communicator: You are comfortable working across various teams and feel at home in a dynamic plant environment.
• Growth-Minded: You are ethical, dependable, and highly motivated to continuously learn and advance your career.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent professional experience).
• Software: High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, complex formulas, and light macros). Experience with SAP is highly preferred.
• Efficiency: Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM and manage digital communication (Outlook) effectively.
• Safety & Presence: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring safety gear (glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes) and flexibility for occasional short-notice overtime or weekend work.
• Soft Skills: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment and can juggle multiple high-priority projects with ease.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment (safety gear provided: glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes).
• Flexibility to accommodate short-notice overtime or weekend work to meet critical month-end or project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Analysis: Manage weekly estimates for distribution, rebates, and raw materials.
• Inventory Management: Oversee FG, WIP, and Roll Stock inventories, including aged inventory reporting and reconciliations.
• Leadership Backup: Cross-train to provide vital backup for the Controller and Assistant Controller, gaining a 360-degree view of the business.
• Compliance: Maintain a high standard of business ethics and safety in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Strategic Growth: Participate in Profit Improvement Teams (PIP) to identify efficiencies and drive the bottom line.
• Financial Stewardship: Own the month-end close process for inventories, distribution costs, and rebates, ensuring total accuracy and transparency.
• Operational Excellence: Lead the cycle count program and manage roll stock transactions, becoming the subject matter expert for our Conyers facility.
• Executive Visibility: Create and deliver ad-hoc presentations and reports that inform high-level decision-making.
• Process Innovation: Identify gaps in current procedures and build best-in-class workflows to improve departmental KPIs.

Benefits

• full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level