Senior Staff Accountant

Company Description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial statements. This role involves performing complex reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and contributing to overall financial compliance and reporting.

Accountabilities:

• Financial Reporting & General Ledger:
  • Execute the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting complex journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
  • Maintain the General Ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately classified and recorded in accordance with GAAP.
  • Prepare detailed account reconciliations for critical balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany transactions).

• Compliance & Audit:
  • Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports and schedules.
  • Support annual external audits by preparing requested documentation, schedules, and explanations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls (SOX if applicable) and company accounting policies.

• Analysis & Operations:
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including tracking additions, disposals, and calculating monthly depreciation.
  • Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary financial information and address accounting inquiries.
  • May assist with specialized areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, or payroll accounting, depending on the company structure.

Qualifications

Attributes

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.
• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including time in public accounting or with a large corporate accounting department.
• Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to the month-end close process.
• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Performance Metrics

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.
• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feed