Staff Accountant

Cornerstone Recruiting

Belfast, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Asset Disposal, Automation, Balance Sheet, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Credit Cards, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costing, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sales Tax, Standard Costing, Tax Returns, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Belfast, ME
POSTED
5 days ago
Position Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Department by executing core accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end close and reconciliation processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and reclassifications, in compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Perform account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts
  • Support inventory accounting, including valuations and reconciliations
  • Track and record capital project costs, fixed asset acquisitions/disposals, and related depreciation
  • Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports
  • Identify and recommend process improvements and opportunities for automation
  • Manage issuance and tracking of company credit/debit cards
  • Oversee vehicle and truck registrations
  • Prepare and file sales tax returns
  • Support ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed
Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • 3 5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with manufacturing accounting, including inventory and standard costing, is a plus
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
Candidates may apply by sending an updated resume to this ad.

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