Staff Accountant – Cost & Compliance Position Summary We are seeking an Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This position will support a broad range of accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, government reporting, customs and tariff-related activities, and general accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with the Controller/CFO and other members of the Accounting team and provide support across multiple areas of the department. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable - Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due accounts.
- Assist with cash application and resolution of customer payment discrepancies.
- Research and resolve customer account and invoicing issues.
- Assist with customer credit and collection activities as needed.
Accounts Payable - Assist with invoice review, coding, and processing.
- Research invoice, purchase order, and receiving discrepancies.
- Work with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve vendor invoice issues.
- Review vendor statements and perform account reconciliations.
- Assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable processing and payments.
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing - Perform product costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
- Review and analyze material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
- Assist with the analysis of work center rates, machine hours, and manufacturing utilization.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and identify significant cost changes.
- Assist with inventory valuation and inventory-related accounting.
- Analyze gross margins by product, division, or customer.
Government & Regulatory Reporting - Prepare or assist with required federal, state, and local government reporting.
- Assist with sales and use tax reporting and reconciliations.
- Prepare census, economic, and other governmental surveys and reports.
- Maintain supporting documentation for regulatory filings.
- Assist with audits and requests from governmental agencies.
General Accounting - Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual transactions or variances.
- Assist with fixed asset accounting.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
- Serve as backup for other Accounting department functions as needed.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
- Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to research accounting and compliance issues and work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and outside service providers.
Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial: - Manufacturing cost accounting
- Inventory accounting
- SAP
- Customs and import documentation
- Tariffs and duties
- Sales and use tax
- Government reporting
- Month-end closing
- Account reconciliations
- Financial analysis
Position Characteristics This position is well suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys a variety of responsibilities rather than specializing in a single accounting function. The individual will have exposure to transactional accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, compliance, financial analysis, and operational accounting while working closely with the Controller/CFO. No agency submissions, please. This position is being handled internally. Recruiting agencies and third-party recruiters should not contact the company or submit candidates for this role.
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