Accountant

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support manufacturing accounting, ERP management, and job costing. You will ensure ERP data accuracy, cost allocations, and timely invoicing while collaborating with operations, purchasing, and sales.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems in a financial capacity is strongly preferred.
• Experience with job costing, manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and/or standard costing preferred.
• Experience with customer invoicing and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities

• ERP Management & Process Improvement: maintain ERP data and ensure accurate GL flow, partner with operations to improve ERP processes.
• Job Costing & Manufacturing Accounting: maintain job/product costing, review variances, allocate costs, support standard costs.
• Invoicing & Accounts Receivable: prepare and process invoices, monitor billing status, assist with collections.
• General Accounting Responsibilities: reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, fixed assets, budgeting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

JOB TITLE: AccountantDEPARTMENT: AccountingREPORTS TO: CEOCLASSIFICATION: SalaryPurpose and ScopeWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our manufacturing business. This position will have a strong emphasis on ERP system management, job costing, customer invoicing, and manufacturing accounting, while also handling core staff accounting responsibilities.The ideal candidate is someone who understands that accurate accounting in a manufacturing environment requires more than processing transactions. This person will help ensure our ERP system accurately reflects our operations, costs are properly captured and allocated, jobs are costed accurately, invoices are generated timely, and financial information is reliable for decision-making.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working across accounting, operations, and systems and is comfortable identifying opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy.Key ResponsibilitiesERP Management & Process ImprovementServe as a key accounting resource and administrator for the company's ERP system.Maintain and monitor accounting-related ERP data, including customers, vendors, items, accounts, costing information, and other master data.Ensure ERP transactions are accurately recorded and properly flow into the general ledger.Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and other departments to improve ERP processes and data accuracy.Identify system issues, process gaps, and opportunities for automation or improved efficiency.Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, integrations, and system enhancements as needed.Develop and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls related to ERP processes.Train and support employees on accounting-related ERP processes and best practices.Job Costing & Manufacturing AccountingMaintain accurate job and product costing within the ERP system.Review actual versus estimated job costs and investigate significant variances.Ensure labor, materials, overhead, and other applicable costs are accurately captured and allocated.Partner with Operations and Production to understand and resolve costing discrepancies.Assist with establishing and maintaining standard costs.Analyze manufacturing variances and provide information to management.Support inventory valuation and reconciliation processes.Assist with month-end manufacturing and cost accounting activities.Identify trends or discrepancies that may impact job profitability and financial reporting.Invoicing & Accounts ReceivablePrepare and process customer invoices accurately and timely.Review sales orders, shipping documentation, contracts, and job information to ensure invoices are complete and accurate.Monitor billing status and resolve invoicing discrepancies.Maintain customer accounts and assist with accounts receivable reconciliations.Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding customer balances as needed.Work with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing issues.General Accounting ResponsibilitiesPerform monthly account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.Reconcile bank, credit card, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts.Assist with accounts payable and vendor account reconciliation as needed.Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation.Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as requested.Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Experience working with an ERP system in an accounting or financial capacity is strongly preferred.Experience with job costing, manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and/or standard costing preferred.Experience with customer invoicing and accounts receivable.Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and determine root causes.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting personnel.Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe role involves extended periods of computer work in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms.General Provisions & Employment ConditionsThis job description is not exhaustive; employees may be assigned additional job-related duties and must follow instructions from authorized personnel. All listed responsibilities are considered essential and may be adjusted to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Successful job performance requires the necessary skills and abilities, though some requirements may preclude individuals who pose safety risks. The document outlines minimum qualifications and does not establish a contractual employment relationship, maintaining an \"at-will\" employment status. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations.