Staff Accountant

Manufacturing Inc; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to manage financial transactions and support the accounting team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Excel capabilities are essential. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, month-end close activities, and participating in audits. This is an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as an Accountant.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to travel locally between office locations as needed.
• Inventory/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting and financial information for transactions.
• Record intercompany transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Post and process journal entries accurately.
• Review accounts receivable aging and perform collections.
• Enter accounts payable invoices and credit card transactions.
• Participate in external audits and prepare work papers.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to optimize operations.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Advanced MS Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Location: Woonsocket, RI

Shift: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $28-$33/hr

We are seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in managing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting various accounting functions. This position is ideal for candidates with a degree in Accounting or Finance who possess strong time management, attention to detail, and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accounting and financial information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly transactions.
• Record intercompany transactions, reconcile and confirm intercompany balances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform financial statement review and analysis.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Update accounts receivable records, issue invoices, and perform reconciliations.
• Review accounts receivable aging and perform customer collection calls.
• Apply customer payments and make bank deposits.
• Enter accounts payable invoices and corporate credit card transactions.
• Act as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Participate in external audits by working with auditors and preparing required work papers.
• Contribute to ad-hoc reporting, special projects, and financial analysis as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to optimize financial operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as an Accountant.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and accounting regulations.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to travel locally between office locations as needed.
• Inventory/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Call to Action:

Are you ready to advance your career as a Staff Accountant and join a team dedicated to excellence? Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.