Staff Accountant – Manufacturing

The JOY FM; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Shop, Inc. in Thomson, GA is seeking a direct-hire Staff Accountant to manage hands-on financial operations in a manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on accurate general ledger entries, monthly closes, and timely financial reporting. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, perform variance analyses, and assist with audits and financial statements, while collaborating with the Corporate Controller to improve accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience performing monthly closings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and analyze financial results.
• Experience with monthly variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including additions and disposals.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journal entries.
• Perform monthly accounting close procedures.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Conduct monthly flux and variance analysis, researching and explaining financial discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Monthly closings

Balance sheet reconciliations

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Fixed asset accounting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Access

Job description

Description

Job Shop, Inc. is recruiting for a direct-hire Staff Accountant opportunity with an established manufacturing company in Thomson, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands‑on financial operations, values accuracy, and is looking for a stable, long‑term career opportunity within a manufacturing environment. Position Details: Salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Location: Thomson, GA (Onsite) Employment Type: Full‑Time, Direct Hire Reports To: Corporate Controller The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities in a deadline‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journal entries.
• Perform monthly accounting close procedures.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Conduct monthly flux and variance analysis, researching and explaining financial discrepancies.
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience performing monthly closings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and analyze financial results.
• Experience with monthly variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including additions and disposals.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage accounting software or Microsoft Access.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements.