Staff Accountant

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for compiling various financial statements and reports for management use following all accounting principles and government regulations.

Essential Duties:

·           Compiles and analyzes financial information in order to prepare journal entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions.

·           Processes month-end reports for management review.

·           Provides support for physical inventories, cost rolls, and the cycle count process.

·           Ensures timely processing of financial statements.

·           Reconciles GL accounts, investigates discrepancies in accounts and makes corrections as needed.

·           Reviews account payable transactions.

·           Performs year-end close out of accounts and assists working on the annual reviews, audits, and preparation of the tax return information.

·           Prepares financial data as requested by management.

·           Investigates variances between actual and budget figures.

·           Other duties as assigned.

·           Work extended hours/weekends when assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position preferable in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong financial and general ledger knowledge.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. 
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, and statements.
• Requires professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Competent Microsoft Office computer skills with advanced Excel knowledge preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems.