Job Description
Staff Accountant – Manufacturing
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the daily financial operations and month-end close activities of a manufacturing
organization. This role ensures accurate financial reporting by maintaining the general ledger, reconciling key
accounts, supporting inventory and cost accounting functions, and partnering with Operations, Procurement, and
Sales. The Staff Accountant plays an essential part in strengthening internal controls, improving process
efficiency, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
*Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reclasses, depreciation, and payroll-related
entries.
*Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies.
*Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely
financial reporting.
*Maintain accurate general ledger coding for all transactions and support continuous process
improvements.
*Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and audit support.
Accounts Receivable
*Prepare and issue customer invoices based on shipping documents, sales orders, and customer
agreements.
*Process and apply incoming payments (ACH, check, wire) accurately and timely.
*Reconcile AR aging to the general ledger monthly; resolve unapplied cash and customer
discrepancies.
*Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Shipping to resolve billing questions, pricing
variances, and customer disputes.
*Support credit management, new customer setups, and review of customer credit limits.
Accounts Payable
*Review vendor invoices for accuracy, matching to POs and receiving documents (3-way match).
*Process AP batches, prepare weekly check runs, and monitor payment terms.
*Reconcile vendor statements, resolve variances, and maintain vendor records.
*Assist with sales tax, use tax, and freight invoice verification.
Inventory & Cost Accounting Support
*Assist with inventory reconciliations, variances, and standard cost updates when applicable.
*Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities, including investigation of count
variances.
*Reconcile key manufacturing accounts such as WIP, Inventory Received Not Invoiced (IRNI),
and Freight.
*Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to validate manufacturing transactions and ensure
accurate costing.
Reporting & Compliance
*Prepare internal management reports as needed (inventory summaries, AR/AP reports, cost
variance reports).
*Maintain proper documentation and support internal control compliance.
*Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis as assigned.
Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; relevant experience
considered.
*2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and basic cost accounting principles.
*Proficiency with ERP systems (DelmiaWorks/IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).
*Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliations).
*Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time-management skills.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and
Supply Chain.
Preferred Skills
*Experience with inventory, standard costing, or production-related accounting.
*Knowledge of ASC 330 (Inventory), ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), and manufacturing cutoff
rules.
*Prior experience supporting system implementations or ERP upgrades.
Work Environment
*On-site role within a manufacturing office environment.
*Frequent interaction with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and M
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