Under the supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing transactions and preparing financial reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

·       Assist with the month-end closing process. Prepare routine journal entries and adjusting entries for account discrepancies in an accurate and timely manner.

·       Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and take prompt action to clear outstanding items.

·       Analyze data and explain variances to key stakeholders.

·       Maintain dashboards of key company and department metrics.

·       Ensure all financial transactions are accounted for and comply with internal/external accounting policies and procedures.

·       Support the department by learning the team’s critical tasks and serve as back-up for these responsibilities.

·       Assist with budgeting and forecasting.

·       Prepare and file quarterly and annual tax-related forms.

·       Support outside auditors during annual audits by gathering required account information and supporting documentation.

·       Develop and maintain work instructions for assigned duties.

·       Seek ways to improve existing financial processes.

·       Participate in special projects, as assigned.

·       Perform other ad hoc assignments and related duties, as needed.

Qualifications

·       Strong working knowledge of accounting processes and GAAP.

·       Deadline-oriented, strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to changing conditions and assignments.

·       Good time-management skills, self-starter, comfortable working independently as well as with the team.

·       Highly proficient in MS Office applications.

Education and/or Experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.

·       2+ years’ experience in general accounting required.

·       Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.