Sr. Manufacturing Accountant

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks and month-end close processes.

You will prepare journal entries, maintain ledgers, and assist in bank reconciliations while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1+ years of professional finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to be present on the production floor as needed.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; familiarity with IFRS.
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing information systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Analytical mindset and performance orientation.
• High integrity, ethics and confidentiality.
• Able to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closings with schedules and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy for reporting period.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Support internal and external audits; ensure audit readiness.
• Manage fixed assets schedules; record depreciation and disposals.
• Support internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
• Collaborate with other departments for financial information.
• Monitor finance KPIs and improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fluent English

Cross-functional influence

Analytical mindset

Integrity and confidentiality

Able to lead in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing information systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance and accounting department by performing day-to-day accounting tasks. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank statements, assisting in month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The Staff Accountant works closely with other accounting staff and departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and contributes to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the organization’s financial operations.

Core Responsibilities

General Ledger Maintenance

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Month-End and Year-End Closings

• Assist in closing procedures by preparing schedules and reports.
• Ensure all financial data is accurate and complete for reporting period

Account Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Fixed Assets Management

• Corporate Approval Administration
• CIP Analysis / Investment Cash Flow Reporting
• Maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Record depreciation and asset disposals.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Support internal and external audits; ensure audit readiness.

Internal Controls

• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Help ensure procedures are followed to prevent fraud and errors.
• Work with other departments to gather necessary financial information.
• Provide support and clarification on financial data as needed.

Key Success Metrics

• Accuracy of Journal Entries and account reconciliations
• Timeliness and accuracy of Month End closing / financial reporting
• Timeliness and accuracy Fixed asset reporting
• Audit readiness and compliance score

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1+ years of professional finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to be present on the production floor as needed.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; familiarity with IFRS.
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing information systems.
• Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Analytical mindset and performance orientation.
• High integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Able to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods.