Staff Accountant

Optikos Corporation•Wakefield, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant maintains financial records, prepares reports, and ensures regulatory compliance. This role manages daily accounting tasks, maintains the general ledger, and supports month-end closing. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of standard accounting principles. The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of professional accounting experience in a robust manufacturing and service industry
Proficiency in Excel, including Lookups and Pivot Tables
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Clear verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely, ensuring sales tax is properly recorded.
Apply customer payments received via checks, ACH, wire transfers, portal payments, and credit cards.
Perform daily collection activities via email, phone, and portals to reduce outstanding customer balances.
Serve as the primary contact for customer payment inquiries, disputes, and account questions.
Prepare and send account statements and collection notices.
Resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues by coordinating with customers, sales, and other internal departments.
Prepare and record Balance Sheet and P&L journal entries.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end balance sheet account reconciliations.
Provide backup for the ERP system month-end close process.
Prepare, record, and maintain monthly Construction in Progress (CIP) and Fixed Asset records.
Provide support and documentation for external financial audits.