Staff Accountant

MTH Pumps; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

MTH Pumps, located in Plano, IL, is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join our finance team and support day-to-day accounting operations. This role emphasizes manufacturing accounting, inventory control, standard costs, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, and month-end close within our ERP system.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and Office skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to analyze data and maintain accuracy.
• Experience with ERP systems is valued.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain the general ledger and month-end close activities.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and reconcile balances.
• Support manufacturing costing, inventory, and standard costs.
• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
• Assist with financial reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Aptean Intuitive ERP

Job description

MTH Pumps of Plano, IL is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant to work as part of a team to meet increased customer demands for our manufactured pumps. This position offers a competitive wage of $70,000 - $75,000 a year DOE, plus a $1 increase after 90 days, tuition reimbursement, and we offer medical and dental insurance. MTH Pumps operates Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, so they also enjoy having their evenings free!

ABOUT MTH PUMPS

MTH Pumps is a commercial and industrial fluid pump manufacturer serving a wide variety of markets and industries including boiler feed, condensate return, chillers/temperature controllers, water services, refrigeration, petroleum, as well as many chemical process applications. We are leading the pumping industry in regenerative turbine and OEM pump design by manufacturing products with superior performance, high reliability, and low cost.

We have over 50 years of success, offer continued training and education, and a focus on creating a work environment that is engaging and rewarding for every employee. So, what are we missing? YOU!

Day in the Life of a Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on manufacturing accounting, inventory control, standard costs, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, and month-end close activities. This position works closely with Finance, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure financial transactions, inventory activity, production costs, and customer transactions are accurately recorded and properly reflected in the company's ERP system.

Main Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, accrual, adjusting, and reclassification entries.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations.

Manufacturing Accounting & Cost Accounting

• Support accounting activities related to the company's manufacturing operations.
• Assist with maintaining and reviewing standard costs for materials, and manufactured products.
• Analyze variances between standard and actual costs and investigate significant discrepancies.

Inventory Accounting

• Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records for raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods inventory.
• Perform routine reconciliations of inventory accounts and support month‑end close activities.
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy and identify basic discrepancies for escalation to the Controller.

Purchase Orders & Purchasing

• Review purchase orders and related transactions for proper accounting treatment and authorization.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Verify pricing, quantities, account coding, and appropriate approvals.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer payments and maintain accurate customer account records.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices and statements.
• Reconcile customer accounts.

Month-End Close

• Assist with timely completion of the monthly financial close process.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts.

ERP System Responsibilities

• Support accurate financial, inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing information within the company's ERP system.
• Enter, review, and reconcile accounting and manufacturing transactions.
• Research ERP transaction history to identify the source of discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare reports related to inventory, purchasing, manufacturing costs, job costs, and account activity.
• Analyze actual results compared with budgets, standards, and prior periods.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Assist with annual financial statement audits and tax-related activities.
• Provide supporting documentation and account reconciliations to auditors.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records.

Qualifications

• Education & Training –
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Job Requirements -
  • 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate resolutions.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems, propose solutions, work collaboratively and bring about change
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and instills this in others
  • Effective listening, time management, organization skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with a variety of people while establishing/maintaining positive and effective working relationships

Preferred Education and Experience

• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting and costing.
• Experience with standard costs and manufacturing variances.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Aptean Intuitive
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Experience with three-way matching and purchase order processes.
• Experience working with production, purchasing, and operations teams.
• Familiarity with GAAP.

Do you have a positive attitude and the drive to be successful in a team-driven environment? Are you organized with great attention to detail? Are you interested in learning new skills? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

AAP/EEO Statement

MTH Pumps and P & W Foundry provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.