Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to perform a variety of accounting, financial, and administrative tasks. This position will help serve as a backup for both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, as well as supporting general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant ensures the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations and compliance with GAAP standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, posting, and recording accounting data.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance by preparing and posting journal entries.
• Involved in costing and inventory functions in manufacturing environment.
• Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for accounting documents.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting systems and procedures.
• Help maintain compliance with internal control policies and GAAP requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., purchasing, sales, operations) to resolve accounting discrepancies or improve workflows.
• Maintain excellent attendance and quality standards.
• Navigate two companies and two ERP’s.
• Office supply management.
• Fixed assets experience (preferred).

Required Skills and abilities

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional interaction with coworkers, customers, and business partners.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong team player with analytical and problem-solving skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Manufacturing background preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in general accounting
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups.