Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting/Finance

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000/annually

Position Summary:

Ziegler Industries is seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee our general accounting operations and ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP. This role will play a key part in reconciling accounts, managing month-end closings, analyzing financial data, and providing insights to drive operational and strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with senior leadership and operations teams to strengthen financial processes, improve efficiency, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply project-related accounting methods to document revenue and expenses in accordance with GAAP percentage of completion standards.
• Prepare and process weekly customer invoices based on project activity.
• Perform monthly unbilled sales/work-in-process calculations.
• Execute daily cash and credit card entries into the ERP system to enhance real-time reporting and month-end accuracy.
• Review monthly expenditures including labor, materials, tools, and capital projects.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Identify and record accruals, prepaid expenses, and other necessary adjustments.
• Analyze and summarize financial data to produce error-free reports and presentations.
• Support month-end (10-day close) and year-end close processes.
• Assist in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Partner with leadership to improve financial systems, policies, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit activities to ensure compliance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support operational decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification required.
• 5-6 years of progressive experience as a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Controller.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and project accounting (percentage of completion, job costing, accrual methods).
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite (including the Projects module).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, large data analysis).
• Solid understanding of general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform sedentary work for extended periods, including keyboard use.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
  Clear vision and verbal communication abilities for working effectively with internal and external partners.

Why Join Us:

At Ziegler Industries, we're committed to excellence and innovation across everything we do. You'll be part of a collaborative finance team driving the company's continued growth and success.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting skills and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply today.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000