Staff Accountant

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive Starting Base Salary Between $64,000 - $74,000 - per year
• Annual Bonus
• Medical benefits with coverage paid for at 90%
• Dental and Vison Programs
• Generous Annual 401(k) Company Contribution of 15%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Sick Time
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Career Growth and Progression Paths
• Stability and Backing of a 178-year-old Family Owned and Operated Company

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate inventory costing and support tracking of inventory movements across manufacturing and wholesale operations.
• Process weekly inventory adjustments and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure data integrity.
• Conduct analysis of inventory trends, identifying variances, and support business decision-making with accurate, data-driven insights.
• Review and analyze periodic physical inventory and cycle count results.
• Perform routine account reconciliations, including, but not limited to, cash and inventory accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide support to the budgeting and forecasting process by supplying inventory-related data and variance analysis as needed.
• Drive financial accuracy by preparing and posting journal entries that form the foundation of our monthly close process.
• Assist in interim and year-end audits by preparing reconciliations, gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Respond to regulatory and compliance-related requests by compiling and organizing required financial information.
• Support other accounting team members by assisting with various projects, day-to-day tasks, and shared responsibilities across the department.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and compliance teams to ensure data accuracy and support business objectives.
• Document accounting processes and assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring tasks.
• Identify areas for process improvement and support implementation of best practices in inventory and cost accounting.
• Partner with internal and external resources to learn and leverage Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools and Excel automation to streamline manual processes and improve team efficiency.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting initiatives that leverage Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of company and customer information.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and projects assigned to support business needs.   

MINIMUM EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment. Both internship and work experience accepted.  
• Technical proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel, with a focus on learning how to use technology tools to support and improve business tasks.
• Interest or experience in automation tools such as RPA or Excel Macros is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a strong plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Foundational understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Self-motivated contributor with a proactive approach to learning and problem solving. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and written to internal and external customers. 
• Ability to leverage analytical skills to access and gather data, with a basic understanding of what the data represents and how it applies to business decisions.
• Demonstrates ownership of all responsibilities related to accounting and inventory, leveraging strong attention to detail skills and commitment to accuracy and completeness. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
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