Staff Accountant

Munters • Amesbury, MA

12d • $26 - $38

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting various general accounting functions, with a strong focus on revenue recognition, fixed assets, journal entries, and sales tax reporting. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and a keen interest in developing their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years progressive accounting experience (internships or co-op roles considered).
• Basic understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with or exposure to ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Glovia ERP.
• Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, M365 Copilot)

Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition: Support timely and accurate revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards and company policy.
• Certify Compliance Review: Perform expense report reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post accurate journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Exemption Certificate Management: Review and remediate incomplete sales tax exemption certificates to ensure tax compliance and audit readiness.
• Monthly Sales Tax Reporting: Compile monthly sales tax return data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Fixed Assets Management: Track and reconcile fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.
• Cycle Count Audit: Support periodic inventory cycle counts and assist in reconciling physical inventory to accounting records.
• Scrap Expense Review: Review and analyze scrap-related expenses, ensuring accurate recording and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Work-In-Progress (WIP) Review: Assist in monthly WIP reviews, analyzing production and costing data for accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees