Staff Accountant

Overview

An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in a highly visible, hands-on role. This Staff Accountant position offers the opportunity to gain exposure across multiple finance functions, work directly with leadership, and contribute to process improvements that support the organization's continued growth.

This is an on-site opportunity for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who enjoys balancing daily transactional accounting with analytical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, exposure to larger ERP systems, and advanced Excel capabilities.

Why Join as a Staff Accountant?

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• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions
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• Cross-training opportunities in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and specialized financial systems
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• Structured onboarding and mentorship from accounting leadership
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• Opportunity to make a direct impact on daily and monthly financial operations
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• Executive-level visibility and collaboration
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• High level of autonomy with clear expectations and support
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• Potential pathway to permanent employment and future internal growth opportunities
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Key Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting critical accounting operations, including:

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• Manage and execute daily invoicing activities
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• Review invoicing procedures and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
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• Perform daily cash account reconciliations
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• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts using Excel
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• Extract, organize, and analyze financial data from ERP and banking platforms
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• Prepare reports and supporting schedules for accounting and financial reporting purposes
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• Serve as a backup resource for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
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• Assist with invoice entry, payment application processing, and related accounting activities
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• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve accounting processes
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Qualifications

Required Experience

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• Previous experience using Sage 100 in an accounting environment
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• Proven experience with high-volume invoicing processes
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• Strong account reconciliation experience
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  
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  • Pivot tables
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  • Data manipulation and analysis
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  • Large data set management
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• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
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Preferred Attributes

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• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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• Continuous improvement mindset
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Position Summary

This Staff Accountant opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand their skill set beyond traditional accounting functions while gaining valuable exposure to leadership and operational finance. A successful Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily business operations, and helping drive process improvements within a dynamic manufacturing environment.