Senior Staff Accountant (ONSITE)

Hoover & Strong; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 23 days

401k with Profit Sharing

Company paid Medical and Dental plans

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Vision and Supplemental保险

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance bonuses and Spot Awards

Monthly luncheons and social events

Days Only - No Shift Work

Job summary

Hoover & Strong is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to record and analyze financial data, with a focus on high-value inventory and fixed assets within a Lean manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and collaboration in a family-owned atmosphere.

You will build financial models, manage month-end close processes, and prepare reports while supporting audits and cross-functional activities on the production floor. This position values clear communication and meticulous work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely and independent manner.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and analyze financial information.
• Prepare reports with a focus on high-value inventory and fixed assets.
• Perform financial modeling and traditional accounting duties.
• Prepare reconciliations of sales, purchases, and accruals for precious metal.
• Create financial models to investigate discrepancies and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end closing journal entries and maintain inventory records.
• Reconcile monthly physical inventory to General Ledger.
• Assist with audits and required schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Starting Rate: $80,000/year

Hoover & Strong, founded in 1912, is a family-owned jewelry manufacturer and refiner that makes over 30,000 eco-friendly and responsibly sourced jewelry products, all made in the USA. Our team of over 90 dedicated coworkers have created a family-oriented work environment that encourages sharing of ideas and responsible practices in a Lean Manufacturing factory. Our work ethic is strong. We provide high-quality products and professional services in a comfortable, casual, non-corporate atmosphere with respect and appreciation for one another.

Make a difference in YOUR life and become a part of the Hoover Family!

What You Will Be Doing:

The Senior Staff Accountant, will be responsible for recording financial transactions, analyzing financial information, and preparing reports with a focus on all accounting transactions related to high value inventory and fixed assets. In this role the senior staff accounting will take on traditional accounting duties as well as perform financial modeling.

Your Day to Day Might Include:

Daily (50%):

• Prepare reconciliations of sales, product purchases, and accruals for precious metal
• Create financial models to investigate discrepancies and strengthen internal controls
• Monitor reserves and controls over high-value items
• Record wire transfers into General Ledger
• Maintain perpetual inventory ledger
• Update reports and post transactions for operating bank accounts
• Monitor all leased metal balances & lease reporting and compliance
• Reviews metal purchase orders for accuracy and calculates metal karat equivalents
• Review daily transactions and post non-operating payments

What You Might Do on a Monthly Basis:

Monthly (40%):

• Coordinate and prepare all month-end closing journal entries
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis
• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Tracks & Accounts for all outside refiner's settlements & charges including related monthly journal entries
• Responsible for Monthly Metal Bank Compliance Report
• Working with coworkers on the production floor and utilizes problem solving during monthly inventory count
• Reconciles Monthly Physical Inventory to General Ledger
• Maintain subsidiary ledger for two affiliates

Quarterly/Annual/As Needed (10%):

• Assist with audit requests and "Prepared by Client" schedules
• Assists with responsible metal documentation and annual audit
• Provide necessary audit schedules relating to inventory
• Responsible for reporting as required by government agencies
• Reconciles subsidiary ledger and file sales tax
• Assists with the processing of customer balance refunds and payments for precious metal
• Assists with AP/AR functions and cross trains with AR/AP clerks

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in accounting required; exposure to manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Accounting preferred
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a timely and independent manner
• Self-starter with the ability to complete projects from problem identification to solution implementation
• Good communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment

• All candidates must pass an extensive background check, Credit, Criminal and Drug Screen

Why You'll Like Working Here:

• Paid Time Off - 23 days (pro-rated first year)
• Eligibility for 401k, with Company Profit Sharing contributions
• Company contribution to your Medical and Dental plans
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision and Supplemental Insurance Available
• Company paid Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
• Performance bonuses and Spot Awards
• Monthly luncheons, cookouts and other fun activities
• Days Only - No Shift Work

Candidates must pass an extensive background check, credit, criminal and drug screen; in addition, all candidates must be willing to adhere to a metal-free dress code policy and no cell phones.

Hoover & Strong, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are an EEO M/F/D/V.