Staff Accountant

Job summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, labor, and materials while managing accounts payable processes. They also prepare production reports, support month-end inventory close activities, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Job details

Position Overview The Staff Accountant is a part of the finance team vital in ensuring accurate cost analysis, tracking of production data, and managing accounts payable processes. This role will have strong Excel skills and experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities * Analyzes and monitors manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead * Prepares and reviews production reports and variances * Supports month-end close activities related to inventory * Reconciles and processes vendor invoices, credits, and payments in a timely manner * Assists in maintaining accurate inventory records and performs periodic physical inventory counts * Develops and maintains standard costing systems * Generates detailed reports using Excel and ERP systems * Provides cost analysis support to operations and management teams * Ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards Education Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum Experience Required * Two (2) years of experience in cost accounting License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required * n/a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) * Experience with Accounts Payable processes and general accounting * Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications * Experience with production reporting tools or manufacturing software * Knowledge of lean manufacturing or standard costing methodologies * Experience in a manufacturing or production setting This is an active vacancy. The salary range for this position is: $65K to $75K

What you’ll do

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, labor, and materials while managing accounts payable processes. They also prepare production reports, support month-end inventory close activities, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least two years of experience in cost accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems are required for this role.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUPs
• Accounts payable
• General accounting
• ERP systems
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Production reporting
• Manufacturing software
• Lean manufacturing
• Standard costing
• Inventory management
• Financial reporting
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Vlookups
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Organizational Skills
• Month-End Closing
• Cost Accounting
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Management
• Development Environment
• Finance
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operational Databases
• Operations
• Physical Inventory
• SAP Applications
• Reporting Tools
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Staff Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors