Staff Accountant
About The Position
We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands-on accounting position that requires strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional with at least five years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
- Manufacturing industry experience is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Experience with ERP systems is required.
- Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Nice To Haves
- ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
- Experience with Concur is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
- Partner with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
- Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
- Apply accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
- Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
- Manage 401(k) reporting and commission payment schedules.
- Prepare beverage tax returns and other required local and state filings.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.
- Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
- Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and PTO
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
