Staff Accountant

Summary

The Staff Accountant is an entry-level role that supports the corporate finance team across accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, the month-end close, and special projects. The role is designed to build a strong technical foundation across corporate accounting, working with guidance from the Corporate Controller and Senior Accountant and alongside the AP Controls Lead. Ownership grows over time, with a typical path to a Senior Accountant role in 2-3 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules as assigned
• Prepare and maintain assigned balance sheet reconciliations; research and clear reconciling items and escalate anything unresolved
• Support accounts payable by reviewing the AP aging, reconciling vendor statements, researching invoice and payment discrepancies, and providing backup to the AP Controls Lead
• Support accounts receivable by assisting with aging review, past-due follow-up, and cash application research; AR transaction entry is handled by the third-party provider
• Assist the Senior Accountant with fixed assets, payroll, and tax schedules as a backup and learning assignment
• Support corporate finance projects as assigned, such as lease accounting, the AI invoice processing rollout, and process documentation
• Work with cross-functional partners such as Procurement, plant teams, and other departments to resolve AP questions and discrepancies, with guidance from the AP Controls Lead
• Follow and help maintain accounting SOPs; flag procedures that are out of date
• Gather and organize support for internal and external audit requests
• Respond to internal requests from plant finance teams and other departments on accounting questions
  
  

Key Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and US GAAP
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365; Oracle EBS experience a plus but not required
• Clear written and verbal communication, including working comfortably with partners outside of finance
• Organized, dependable, and able to meet recurring close deadlines
• Asks questions, takes feedback well, and is motivated to learn and take on more ownership
  
  

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Assigned close tasks and reconciliations completed accurately and on time
• Reconciling items researched and cleared promptly
• Growing independence and ownership of assigned areas over time
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; internship experience welcome
• Progress toward a CPA is a plus, not required
  
  

Working Conditions / Other

• Work Hours/Status: Full-time
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Environment: Office-based, with extended periods at a computer
  
  

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.