What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at MACNY's Job Board?
Overview:
To learn more about our company culture and commitment to the local community, visit the “Community” page of our website and be sure to follow our Facebook account for exciting updates and events!
Why Join FGI?
The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!
The Fountainhead Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
This is a full time onsite position located at our New York Mills office. Remote and Hybrid options are not offered.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and general ledger transactions.
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash-related transactions.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting activities as needed.
- Support inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Assist with annual audits and requests from external accounting firm.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve financial data accuracy.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, record additions and disposals, and calculate depreciation.
- Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of three years of accounting experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means maintaining accurate and timely financial records, completing account reconciliations and closing activities within established deadlines, and providing reliable financial information to support business decisions. The Staff Accountant proactively identifies and resolves discrepancies, maintains strong internal controls, and continuously looks for ways to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Compensation & Benefits
The Fountainhead Group offers a competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off.
Company Website:
https://www.thefountainheadgroup.com/
To learn more about our company culture and commitment to the local community, visit the “Community” page of our website and be sure to follow our Facebook account for exciting updates and events!
www.thefountainheadgroup.com/community
www.facebook.com/thefountainheadgroup
Company Profile:
"We Are The Fountainhead Group" - YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPqJ4sm-Qvg
Why Join FGI?
- Join a trusted, family-owned manufacturer with over 130 years of history and a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
- Step into a high-impact leadership role with direct influence over financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
- Partner with a hands-on executive team that values transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead finance across multiple manufacturing sites and shape the future of cost management, profitability, and strategic investment.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow into broader executive leadership responsibilities.
Company Profile:
The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customers’ lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use.
Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York and Vandalia, Ilinois, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350 local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come.
The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!
Salary : $50,000 - $85,000