Staff Accountant

IDEX • Portage, MI

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This position plays a key role in maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial transactions, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). Working closely with the Controller and other members of the finance team, the Staff Accountant partners with operations, purchasing, production, and other departments to provide accurate financial reporting, improve accounting processes, and support informed business decisions. This role offers opportunities to expand technical accounting knowledge while contributing to process improvements and organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• One to three years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software.
• Candidates must qualify as a “U.S. person” under applicable U.S. export-control regulations. This includes U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system conversions.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist in completing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities within established deadlines.
• Analyze financial data, identify unusual variances, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely, accurate payment of obligations.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices.
• Record customer receipts and vendor payments while maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection efforts as needed.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding payment status and account activity.
• Support cash application and account reconciliation activities.
• Record capital asset acquisitions and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Track asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory valuation and related accounting records.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count activities.
• Collaborate with production and purchasing teams to ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Investigate account fluctuations and explain significant variances.
• Support management by providing timely and reliable financial information.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Assist with sales tax filings, property tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation that support financial transactions.
• Participate in implementing recommendations resulting from audits or compliance reviews.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization within accounting processes.
• Assist in documenting accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and safeguard company assets.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence.
• Utilize accounting and ERP systems to process transactions and generate reports.
• Support the organization's transition from QuickBooks to JD Edwards by assisting with testing, data validation, and process implementation.
• Leverage Microsoft Excel and other business applications to analyze financial information and improve reporting.
• Recommend enhancements that improve automation, reporting capabilities, and overall system efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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