*For more information, contact Jason Young @ jason.young@roberthalf.c0m or 937/637-7759*
**ONSITE**
Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will have high exposure to various business units within the organization and will support a verity of accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Perform variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results, providing meaningful explanations to management.
- Support standard costing activities, including cost maintenance, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of schedules and documentation for the annual financial audit and other external audits.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, and operational data to ensure financial accuracy.
- Work closely with Operations, Production, Purchasing, and other departments to improve financial processes and provide accounting support.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices.
- ERP system experience required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments.