Onsite Staff Accountant - Manufacturing

Talentify; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations during a period of increased workload. You will work with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain general ledger integrity, and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

The role targets detail-oriented accounting professionals with manufacturing experience who can adapt to established processes, systems, and ERP tools, including Infor.

Qualifications

• 35 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing month-end close activities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including working with formulas, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
• Experience utilizing various ERP tools to support accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile general ledger, bank, and balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate and timely journal entries in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper classification.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve variances.
• Support accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and assisting with payment processing as needed.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including reviewing customer accounts, assisting with billing, and helping to resolve discrepancies as needed.Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions and disposals and maintaining depreciation schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management review, ensuring data integrity and clarity.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies by researching transactions and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation to support financial reporting and audits.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives within the accounting function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Skills

35 years of accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, 
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Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Aston Carter in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations during a period of increased workload. You will work with the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain general ledger integrity, and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

The role targets detail-oriented accounting professionals with manufacturing experience who can adapt to established processes, systems, and ERP tools, including Infor.