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Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a hands-on contributor responsible for supporting core accounting operations across AP, AR, and General Ledger in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and ensuring strong balance sheet discipline.

This is a high-exposure, high-learning role designed for someone who wants to grow within accounting. The right candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and energized by working across multiple areas of the accounting function.

Core Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Close Support:

Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations with clear documentation and follow-through
Assist in variance analysis and investigation of discrepancies
Ensure accounting data is accurate, complete, and aligned with company standards

AP / AR Support (Utility Player):

Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes as needed
Assist with vendor invoices, customer billing, and cash application
Support resolution of discrepancies across AP and AR to ensure clean subledger tie-outs

Reconciliations & Financial Integrity:

Perform account reconciliations across key accounts, ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items
Maintain organized audit-ready documentation for all assigned accounts
Partner with team members to ensure alignment between subledgers and general ledger

Process Improvement & Systems:

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy
Support adoption and optimization of accounting systems (D365, Excel-based processes, etc.)
Contribute to documentation of SOPs and standard work

Required Qualifications:

1–3+ years of accounting experience
Strong foundation in AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots, basic analysis)
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Experience supporting month-end close processes

What Success Looks Like:

Delivers accurate, timely reconciliations with clear documentation
Supports a clean, predictable close process
Demonstrates flexibility by stepping into AP/AR support when needed
Continuously looks for ways to improve processes and reduce manual work
Builds strong working relationships across the accounting team

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Learner mindset — wants to grow into broader accounting ownership
Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple accounting areas
Strong work ethic and ownership mentality
Open to change and new technology
Collaborative team player who fits a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

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