Sr. Manufacturing Accountant

Astemo, Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. in Monroe, GA seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting tasks, journal entries, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting. You will work with the finance team to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GAAP.

The role requires collaboration across departments, participation in month-end and year-end closings, and adherence to internal controls. On-site position with exposure to production floor processes; strong communication and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 1+ year of professional finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong GAAP knowledge; IFRS familiarity.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to be present on the production floor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closings and produce schedules.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and asset disposals.
• Support internal controls and prevent fraud through proper procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to gather financial information.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS familiarity

English fluency

Strong communication

Production floor presence

Analytical mindset

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing information systems

Excel

Access

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.

Financial Reporting

• 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.
• Fixed Asset Inventory

Financial Compliance

• 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.

Cross Department Collaboration

• 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.

Preferred Competencies:

• 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.
• Strong communication skills
• 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.