Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI
A fast-growing technology/manufacturing firm is seeking a Staff Accountant, Finance Automation & AI to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with solid accounting knowledge who is excited to help build the automated future of finance.
While this role requires a strong accounting foundation, it will also focus on improving finance workflows through AI, automation, data analysis, and system integrations. You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, AP, AR, Cost Accounting, and IT to identify manual processes, develop automation tools, and implement AI-powered solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The expected allocation of responsibilities is approximately 60% accounting and finance operations support and 40% automation, AI, and process improvement projects
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, ensuring all reconciling items are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Assist in executing the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, prepaid amortization, deferrals, and reclassifications) in accordance with established close calendars.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, pulling supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
- Ensure all accounting activities are performed in compliance with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies; proactively research and apply relevant guidance for new or complex transactions.
- Maintain and adhere to internal control procedures over financial reporting, including proper documentation of journal entries and reconciliations; assist in identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements.
- Utilize the company ERP system to record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and extract reports; assist in testing and validating system updates as needed.
- Identify, research, and implement opportunities to integrate AI-powered tools and workflow automation platforms to streamline Finance processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy.
- Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to design, test, and maintain automation workflows for recurring accounting and reporting activities, including data preparation, reconciliations, approvals, exception tracking, and process notifications.
- Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned, including system implementations, process improvement efforts, and other finance department priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and 3+ years of general accounting, month-end close, finance operations, audit, or related experience; manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, transaction flows, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables and lookups. Experience with ERP systems or financial reporting systems is required; Odoo experience is a plus.
- AI & Automation: Hands-on experience using generative AI or low-code automation tools to optimize data analysis and workflow productivity is preferred.
- Professional Attributes: Detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to coordinate globally under pressure.
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