Staff Accountant - Accounting and Finance

Meurer Research • Trussville, AL

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This dynamic role blends day-to-day accounting operations with analytical support for the General Ledger Accounting Manager and the broader accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance, and will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate financial recordkeeping. This position is critical to maintaining financial integrity through accurate reporting, supporting audits, and optimizing accounting processes in alignment with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance, experience in manufacturing organization is a plus.
• Three years experience in Accounting, Finance and US GAAP.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, ERP LN a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and finance/accounting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze and maintain supporting schedules for year-end audits and corporate reporting.
• Manage the Fixed Assets System (FAS) for asset acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting.
• Maintain the Travel & Expense SAP system and support standard journal entry posting.
• Partner with the General Ledger Accounting Manager to prepare monthly financial reports, perform variance analysis, and complete reconciliations.
• Conduct detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide analytical support for monthly close processes, identifying trends and performance insights.
• Assist with ad hoc projects such as sales tax refund filings and voluntary disclosure reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting and treasury operations.
• Contribute to the optimization of ERP systems and accounting tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls and compliance initiatives.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including financial system implementations and cash flow optimization projects.
• Deliver actionable insights from data analysis to support leadership decision-making.

Benefits

• Health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree