Job Description

Job Location: Smith-Midland Corporation - Midland, VA 22728The Staff Accountant supports the Company’s day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities. This role is hands-on and transactional, while also providing exposure to manufacturing cost accounting and public-company financial processes. The position works closely with operations, purchasing, and sales to ensure accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Close & General Ledger
- Prepare routine and recurring monthly journal entries (accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll-related entries, etc.)
- Assist with month-end close activities and supporting schedules
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies timely
- Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Accounting Operations- Staff Accountants may be assigned a role in either Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- - Process vendor invoices, including three-way matching (purchase order, receiving, invoice)
- - Verify proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts and job/cost centers
- - Assist with weekly check runs and electronic payments
- - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
- - Support sales and use tax coding and documentation as applicable
- Accounts Receivable
- - Prepare and post customer invoices and credit memos
- - Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts receivable subledger
- - Assist with collections and follow-up on aged receivables
- - Support revenue recognition processes and customer contract documentation
Manufacturing & Inventory Support
- Assist with inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
- Support inventory counts and reconciliation to the general ledger
- Assist with job cost tracking and production-related accounting
- Coordinate with operations and production teams to resolve cost or quantity variances
Audit & Compliance Support
- Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for external auditors
- Support internal control procedures related to AP, AR, and close processes
- Maintain organized and complete accounting documentation

QualificationsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 2–5 years of accounting experience
- Manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience preferred
- Public company or audit experience a plus, but not required
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Experience with ERP systems (Sage MAS 500 or similar preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, lookups, reconciliations)
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Willingness to be hands-on in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Work Environment
- On-site position at Smith-Midland’s manufacturing headquarters in Midland, Virginia
- Regular interaction with operations, purchasing, sales, and accounting teams
- Overtime may be required during month-end and year-end close