Manufacturing Plant Staff Accountant

Jobot; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established US-based manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will manage all financial aspects of the manufacturing operations, including budgeting, variance analysis, cost control, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. Prepare journal entries, perform month-end close, and support audits while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in general ledger (GL) functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP.
• Strong experience with budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, including audit procedures and the creation of financial statements.
• Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Proven experience with bank reconciliation, invoices, credit memos, RMAs, collections, and cost analysis.
• Experience assisting with both internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of local and state regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall accounting operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all business transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and cost analysis.
• Manage the budgeting process, including preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and making necessary adjustments.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, credit memos, RMAs, and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with both internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulatory requirements.
• Prepare balance sheets and income statements.
• Reconcile accounts at the end of the month (EOM).
• AP/AR
• Work closely with other departments to improve financial efficiency and profitability.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Cost control

Journal entries

Month-end close

Financial reporting

AP/AR

Bank reconciliations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

Well-established US-based manufacturer in need of experienced Staff Accountant to join the team! Strong benefits, culture, stability, and growth

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a 30yr old US-based manufacturer offering stability, growth, work/life balance, and a great team!

Why join us

We pride ourselves on our people and offer strong benefits, PTO, work/life balance, and career longevity while working alongside talented, experienced, and collaborative team members.

Role Overview

We are currently on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Staff Accountant from the manufacturing space to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by managing all financial aspects. This role requires an individual with a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of our financial data, managing budgeting processes, performing variance analysis, and overseeing cost control measures. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you can truly make a difference and grow your career!

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall accounting operations of the manufacturing plant.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all business transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and cost analysis.
• Manage the budgeting process, including preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and making necessary adjustments.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, credit memos, RMAs, and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage fixed asset accounting.
• Assist with both internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulatory requirements.
• Prepare balance sheets and income statements.
• Reconcile accounts at the end of the month (EOM).
• AP/AR
• Work closely with other departments to improve financial efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in general ledger (GL) functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong experience with budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, including audit procedures and the creation of financial statements.
• Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Proven experience with bank reconciliation, invoices, credit memos, RMAs, collections, and cost analysis.
• Experience assisting with both internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of local and state regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and accounting software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.