Staff Accountant, Manufacturing — Growth & Impact

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Omaha is seeking a Staff Accountant who enjoys working with numbers and wants to deepen their understanding of how accounting impacts day-to-day operations in a manufacturing setting. You will participate in month-end close, assist with journal entries, inventory costing, and audits, while collaborating with finance and operations to improve reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, 2–5 years of experience, and is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing/distribution.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and general ledger experience.
• Experience with inventory or cost accounting is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel with PivotTables and large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities in manufacturing.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for annual audits.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and improve reporting.
• Contribute to accounting system improvements and special projects.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel PivotTables

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

Job description

Lutz in Omaha is seeking a Staff Accountant who enjoys working with numbers and wants to deepen their understanding of how accounting impacts day-to-day operations in a manufacturing setting. You will participate in month-end close, assist with journal entries, inventory costing, and audits, while collaborating with finance and operations to improve reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, 2–5 years of experience, and is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable