Staff Accountant

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a defense contractor in North Wales, PA, seeks a Staff Accountant to support general ledger, month‑end close, reconciliations, inventory and fixed assets, and AP operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, supporting payments, and collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting/finance, 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and familiarity with manufacturing accounting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle Accounts Payable.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Epicor ERP and Bill.com preferred.
• GAAP, Excel, and general accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, payroll, credit card, and other GL account reconciliations.
• Maintain prepaid, accrued expenses and fixed asset schedules, including monthly depreciation.
• Assist with inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventories, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Prepare financial schedules, analyses, and variance explanations to support reporting.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices with PO matching and approvals.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

General accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Bill.com

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial records by supporting general ledger accounting, month‑end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, inventory and fixed asset accounting, and Accounts Payable operations. This position processes vendor invoices, supports payment activities, ensures accurate financial reporting, and collaborates with internal departments and vendors to maintain efficient accounting operations.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, payroll, credit card, and other general ledger account reconciliations.
• Maintain prepaid expense, accrued expense, and fixed asset schedules, including monthly depreciation.
• Assist with inventory accounting, cycle counts, physical inventories, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Prepare financial schedules, account analyses, and variance explanations to support financial reporting.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper documentation, purchase order matching, approvals, and accurate entry into the accounting system.
• Maintain invoice tracking and prepare weekly vendor payment runs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, payment issues, and Accounts Payable reconciliations, including suspense accounts.
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and ensure expenses are properly documented and recorded.
• Support sales and use tax reporting, external audits, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Document accounting procedures, identify process improvements, and assist with special projects and system enhancements.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to internal departments and serve as backup for other accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience with full‑cycle Accounts Payable required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Bill.com is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Microsoft Excel, and general accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Physical And Work Environment Requirements

This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8‑hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.