Staff Accountant

Essex Solutions; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions in Franklin, TN seeks a Staff Accountant to support plant accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes daily operational reporting, month-end close, and product costing, with a strong Excel requirement.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, along with ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Advanced Excel: formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute daily operational and production reports focusing on volume, yield, and scrap.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process and route non-PO vendor invoices for approval and payment.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventories and support Plant Controller.
• Develop and maintain standard costing work papers with Engineering and Materials.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to inventory and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement for reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform special projects as assigned by Plant Controller and management.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant – Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the plant's accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily operational reporting, inventory control, month-end closing processes, accounts payable support, and product costing. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring inventory integrity, and providing meaningful operational and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Excel skills and have experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute daily operational and production reports, with a focus on production volume, yield, and scrap metrics.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and investigates discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Process and route non-purchase order vendor invoices for approval and submission to the Divisional Accounts Payable department.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory counts and provide backup support to the Plant Controller.
• Develop and maintain standard costing work papers for new products and alternative item costs in collaboration with Engineering and Materials Management.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to inventory and financial reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Plant Controller and management team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management, standard costing, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and manufacturing performance metrics.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Inventory Control
• Cost Accounting
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Microsoft Excel Expertise
• Process Improvement
• Communication Skills