Staff Accountant

Lanco Integrated • Westbrook, ME

32d

About The Position

Lanco Integrated is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support the monthly close process, maintain accurate financial records, perform account reconciliations, and assist with payroll processing. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and contribute to financial process improvements while supporting key accounting functions within our manufacturing environment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant to gain broad exposure to general ledger accounting, manufacturing accounting, payroll processes, project accounting, and financial operations. This role is designed to grow over time, with opportunities to take ownership of additional accounting processes and support broader finance initiatives.
The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from accredited University
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a mid-size organization
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience processing payroll, preferably using ADP
• Experience working with an ERP system (CloudSuite Industrial/CSI experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills, including use of formulas and pivot tables

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing accounting exposure is a plus but not required
• Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take ownership of tasks while seeking opportunities to support additional projects and responsibilities.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to take initiative and learn new processes
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Be comfortable asking questions, learning new systems, and taking initiative in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to identify issues and investigate variances
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team priorities and projects
• Desire to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Supports the financial integrity of Lanco’s manufacturing operations through accurate accounting, reconciliations, and financial process improvements
• Work with Project Management Team on project starts and reconciliations
• Assist with weekly Cash Forecast Preparation
• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, cash activity, inventory, and fixed assets
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, identifying discrepancies and proposing adjusting journal entries
• Support inventory and work-in-process (WIP) reconciliations and investigate account variances
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and process depreciation within the ERP system
• Prepare and process payroll
• Support forecasting and financial planning activities
• Assist with year-end audit preparation
• Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including projects such as the transition from manual timekeeping to ADP timekeeping
• Utilize the company ERP system (CSI – CloudSuite Industrial) and Excel to maintain financial records and supporting schedules
• Actively engage with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting processes
• Support projects, as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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