Job Description

Staff Accountant – Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the plant's accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily operational reporting, inventory control, month-end closing processes, accounts payable support, and product costing. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring inventory integrity, and providing meaningful operational and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Excel skills and have experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute daily operational and production reports, with a focus on production volume, yield, and scrap metrics.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and investigates discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Process and route non-purchase order vendor invoices for approval and submission to the Divisional Accounts Payable department.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory counts and provide backup support to the Plant Controller.
• Develop and maintain standard costing work papers for new products and alternative item costs in collaboration with Engineering and Materials Management.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to inventory and financial reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Plant Controller and management team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management, standard costing, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and manufacturing performance metrics.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Inventory Control
• Cost Accounting
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Microsoft Excel Expertise
• Process Improvement
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

Preferences

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CPA candidate

• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

Location

Essex Solutions Franklin Plant