Staff Accountant

Modula Inc.; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Modula Inc. is seeking a proactive Staff Accountant to maintain financial records, support cross-functional teams, and assist with monthly reporting and audits. Invoicing, procurement, budgeting, and asset management are core parts of the role.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, a bachelor’s in accounting, and proficiency with MS Excel and SAP/ERP systems. Strong detail and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with financial reporting and accounting functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong journal entries, accounts payable, invoicing, and procurement knowledge.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records including journals and reconciliations.
• Review general and subsidiary ledgers for accuracy and proper treatment.
• Track capital expenditures and maintain the asset register.
• Manage invoicing processes and ensure policy compliance.
• Understand procurement, create and track purchase orders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning with cross-functional teams.
• Handle expense reports and credit card reconciliations; assist audits.
• Communicate with sales, purchasing, logistics, and other teams to drive solutions.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are:

Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval systems. Modula US has Manufacturing plants in Dayton, OH and Lewiston, ME, and remote locations throughout the US. Our corporate global headquarters is in Italy with many locations around the globe. Modula’s goal is to be an exceptional workplace admired for growing and developing talented employees and leaders, building innovative products through the development of a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

Modula’s Values:

• Passion- Proud of our work/Modula, love what you do, positive energy, go the extra mile, engaging
• Pursuit of Excellence- Continuous improvement, committed, attention to detail
• Accountability- Lead by example, follow through, integrity, create trust with team & customers.
• Agility- Flexible & adaptable, embrace change, ability to multi-task, sense of urgency.
• Teamwork- Proactive & effective communication, respect, humility, curious, open-minded, diversity.

Basic Functions and Scope of Job:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. You will also play a key part in managing invoicing, procurement, budgeting, and assisting with monthly financial reporting and audits.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and prepare general ledger and subsidiary ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Track capital expenditures and assist with maintaining the asset register, ensuring plant assets are reviewed annually.
• Manage invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Understand the procurement process, including creating and tracking purchase orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Manages all expense reports and credit card reconciliation including administration of the tracking / approval system.
• Assist with internal / external audits.
• Communicate regularly with teams in sales, purchasing, logistics, and other departments to foster a solution-driven environment.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned

Please note: this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee performing this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Performance of other duties as assigned is expected.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, compliance, and general accounting functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software, MS Excel, and SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, accounts payable, invoicing, and procurement processes.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Behavioral Skills

• Proactive & problem-solving mindset
• Respect for deadlines
• Accuracy and precision
• Ability to schedule and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work with foreign colleagues inside and outside the USA

Modula Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Employer. Our search and selection process are based on identifying qualified candidates who are highly motivated to grow with our company. ?Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Recruitment, testing/assessment, selection, and promotion will be administered without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a claim or right under worker’s compensation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. ?The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.