What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Aptyx?
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the finance and operations teams by performing critical accounting functions that ensure accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance with internal controls. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role is responsible for general ledger maintenance, inventory accounting, month-end close activities, and supporting audits. The Staff Accountant partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, HR, and Corporate Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial data.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
The Staff Accountant supports the finance and operations teams by performing critical accounting functions that ensure accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance with internal controls. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role is responsible for general ledger maintenance, inventory accounting, month-end close activities, and supporting audits. The Staff Accountant partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, HR, and Corporate Finance to ensure timely and accurate financial data.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset transactions.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and manufacturing-related accounts.
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for corporate reporting and internal reviews.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards (GAAP).
- Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, variance analysis, and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Assist with standard cost updates, BOM accuracy checks, and labor/overhead rate calculations.
- Analyze production and material variances, scrap, and manufacturing KPIs to support operations decision-making.
- Partner with Production and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and operational impacts on financial performance.
- Assist with AP/AR processing as needed, including invoice review, coding, and reconciliation.
- Review purchase orders, receipts, and vendor statements for accuracy and compliance.
- Follow up on customer payments, unapplied cash, and billing issues.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including spend analysis, departmental expense reviews, and cost tracking.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Support ad hoc reporting for manufacturing, finance, and leadership teams.
- Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial files, records, and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with SOX or corporate audit requirements (if applicable).
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems (IQMS/Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
- Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic analysis).
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in a high-volume or medical device manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with standard costing, BOM structures, and production workflows.
- Exposure to audits and corporate reporting.
- Ability to interpret operational KPIs and translate them into financial impacts.
- Onsite role within a manufacturing facility.
- Interacts regularly with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, Quality, Engineering, and Corporate Finance.