Staff Accountant

Quest Group is actively recruiting for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant with 2–5 years of accounting experience to join our clients organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting principles and experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred, particularly exposure to job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, inventory accounting, and cost tracking.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with operations and management to support accurate financial reporting, inventory controls, and cost analysis in a dynamic manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Support

• Assist with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysis
• Monitor and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) balances to ensure accurate project and production costing
• Support job costing processes by reviewing labor, material, and overhead allocations
• Analyze production variances and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
• Assist in maintaining standard costs and validating inventory valuations

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and variance analysis
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing cost and operational data
• Generate ad hoc reports and analyses for management as needed.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting and reporting efficiency

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, inventory accounting, or cost accounting preferred
• Experience participating in month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Sage, or similar manufacturing systems preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management and cost accounting concepts