Staff Accountant

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers.

Staff Accountant Job Description

API Heat Transfer is looking for talented professionals who want to make a difference. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations through financial analysis, inventory and cost accounting, process improvement, and business partnership. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a company focused on growth and transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the business by ensuring the accuracy of accounting records, assisting with month-end close activities, maintaining inventory and cost accounting records, and preparing financial analyses and reports. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k), PTO, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to a global manufacturing organization
• Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Annual salary range: $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Support inventory accounting, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Analyze inventory, labor, material, and overhead variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain ERP accounting data and support process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve financial performance.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Bring

• Associate degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and inventory accounting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk in office and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE when entering production areas.
• Frequent computer and keyboard use.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We do not discriminate based on any protected status.

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