Staff Accountant

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION•Bealeton, VA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the Company’s day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities. This role is hands-on and transactional, while also providing exposure to manufacturing cost accounting and public-company financial processes. The position works closely with operations, purchasing, and sales to ensure accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
2–5 years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Experience with ERP systems (Sage MAS 500 or similar preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, lookups, reconciliations)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience preferred
Public company or audit experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare routine and recurring monthly journal entries (accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll-related entries, etc.)
Assist with month-end close activities and supporting schedules
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timely
Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Process vendor invoices, including three-way matching (purchase order, receiving, invoice)
Verify proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts and job/cost centers
Assist with weekly check runs and electronic payments
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
Support sales and use tax coding and documentation as applicable
Prepare and post customer invoices and credit memos
Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts receivable subledger
Assist with collections and follow-up on aged receivables
Support revenue recognition processes and customer contract documentation
Assist with inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
Support inventory counts and reconciliation to the general ledger
Assist with job cost tracking and production-related accounting
Coordinate with operations and production teams to resolve cost or quantity variances
Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors
Support internal control procedures related to AP, AR, and close processes
Maintain organized and complete accounting documentation