Staff Accountant
About The Position
Pelican is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll support month-end close activities, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and operational analysis while partnering with teams across the organization. This position offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and business operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their accounting expertise and contribute to a growing organization. You'll work closely with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and leadership teams to deliver accurate financial information, improve processes, and support key business decisions.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Accounting, with a minimum of 1-4 years’ experience in general and cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have entry-level knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures.
- Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
- Must have excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient with Excel
Nice To Haves
- CPA candidate
- “Big Four” experience and/or a mix of public and private experience a plus.
- experience with SAP or large ERP system preferred
Responsibilities
- Help drive the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses that support accurate and timely reporting
- Investigate variances, identify trends, and provide insights that help improve financial performance and decision-making
- Support the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and key management reporting
- Partner with Operations to support inventory cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory analysis
- Assist with cost analysis, budgeting initiatives, and financial support for new products, tooling, and operational investments
- Prepare audit schedules and work directly with internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits
- Support government reporting requirements and maintain accurate supporting documentation
- Manage vendor setup and maintenance activities while ensuring data integrity and process efficiency
- Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other business functions to solve problems and improve processes
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve controls, and drive continuous improvement across the organization
- Take on special projects and additional responsibilities that support business growth and operational excellence
Benefits
- Competitive paid time off plans
- Holiday pay
- extra vacation purchase opportunities
- 401k plan – with immediate match
- Pet insurance
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- Wellness Discount Program
- Global Mental Wellness Program
- Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
- Peer to Peer Recognition Program
- Service Recognition Program
- Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
- Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
- Employee referral program
- paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- company-paid life and disability plans
- matching 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
