Staff Accountant - Manufacturing Finance & Cost Analysis

Leviat in North America; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leviat is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting for multiple manufacturing facilities in Boone, IA. You will assist with month-end close, SOX controls, cost analysis, and sales tax filings, partnering with site and functional managers to ensure robust processes.

You will also contribute to audits, drive process improvements, and support various projects within the finance team, delivering accurate financial results and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar Financial or Accounting role.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Manufacturing industry & cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage account reconciliation process for multiple accounts including banks, disbursements, and payroll accounts.
• Participate in month-end, quarterly and annual financial closing cycles.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with various registers and sub-ledgers and ensure timely clearing of all reconciling items.
• Assist in preparing tax filings and supporting documentation.
• Collect and manage documentation to adhere to SOX control compliance.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries.
• Manage travel & expense system to support users and ensure policy compliance.
• Support cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial tasks.
• Assist with external and internal control audits.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Perform ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Leviat is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting for multiple manufacturing facilities in Boone, IA. You will assist with month-end close, SOX controls, cost analysis, and sales tax filings, partnering with site and functional managers to ensure robust processes.

You will also contribute to audits, drive process improvements, and support various projects within the finance team, delivering accurate financial results and timely reporting.