Staff Accountant

Adaptec Solutions LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (PTO)

11 paid company holidays

Health plans including dental and vision

Generous 401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Rochester is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage GL account reconciliations and support month-end closes. Candidates should have 2-3 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably project-based. The role demands strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in Excel. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 annually along with generous benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in accounting or similar field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete GL account reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analytics.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position:

Staff Accountant

Compensation:

$55,000.00/yr. - $75,000.00/yr.

Travel:

N/A

Manages Others:

No

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar subject is preferred

Experience:

2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience in a project-based manufacturing environment is a plus. Experience performing general ledger accounting and reconciliation following GAAP standards is required. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are required.

About This Opportunity:

Adaptec Solutions is growing, and we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who’s ready to level up their career while getting hands‑on exposure across the full financial landscape. If you’re energized by digging into the details, solving problems, and improving processes and you thrive in environments where things move fast – you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete accurate and timely GL account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and support all components of the month‑end close
• Apply GAAP principles across reconciliations, journal entries, project accounting, and reporting
• Support project‑based accounting activities by assisting with job cost reviews, basic WIP tracking, and project‑related variance analysis
• Produce ad hoc financial reporting – customer profitability, cash flow, spend trends, project performance insights, and other data‑driven analytics
• Work within ERP systems and financial platforms in addition to Excel to support project financials and overall reporting
• Identify and resolve accounting and reporting variances, including project‑level discrepancies
• Collaborate with the team to identify efficiency opportunities, including the use of AI and modern analytics tools
• Assist with audit support and documentation

What You Bring:

• 2–3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience in a project‑based manufacturing environment is a plus but not required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Accounting or related field)
• Experience supporting month‑end close
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Experience producing ad hoc financial reporting and variance analysis is required
• Experience working with and reporting out of ERP and other financial reporting systems is required
• Strong Excel skills are required
• Comfortable working in project‑based or manufacturing environments (job costing, WIP, project billing, or similar exposure is a plus)
• Must be comfortable using MS Office suite including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and accuracy is required
• Strong analytical mindset; able to troubleshoot complex financial variances
• Ability to pivot and thrive in an environment where things shift quickly

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $55,000 – $75,000/yr. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short‑term/long‑term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.