Staff Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory

Jobot; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant focused on manufacturing and inventory to join our finance team in O'Fallon, MO. You will own inventory accounting, support month-end close, and help ensure GAAP-compliant reporting while collaborating with operations and purchasing to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience and is proficient with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP, plus advanced Excel skills for cost analysis, COGS, and inventory movements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Manufacturing environment accounting experience.
• Inventory accounting and month-end close experience.
• Familiar with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with Dynamics GP or similar ERP.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and journal entries.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with COGS and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant – Manufacturing & Inventory

$65000 - $75000 per year | O'Fallon, MO | On-site | Permanent

Join an Established Global Manufacturer Investing in Growth | Expand Your Experience in Manufacturing & Cost Accounting!

A bit about us:

We are an established technology-driven manufacturing organization specializing in identification, labeling, and supply chain solutions that help businesses improve operational efficiency, inventory visibility, and product tracking.

Our business operates in an environment where manufacturing, inventory management, technology, and operational execution come together. As we continue supporting our customers and growing our operations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, inventory controls, and accounting processes remains critical to our success.

We're looking to add a hands-on Staff Accountant to our accounting and finance team in O'Fallon, Missouri, with a strong focus on manufacturing accounting, inventory management, and general ledger operations.

Why join us?

• Manufacturing & Inventory Exposure - Work directly with the accounting processes behind manufacturing operations, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, reconciliations, and inventory controls.
• Broad Accounting Responsibilities - Gain hands-on experience across month-end close, journal entries, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• ERP Experience - Work with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and strengthen your experience with accounting systems and inventory reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with accounting, operations, purchasing, and warehouse teams to improve financial accuracy and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Professional Growth - Expand your experience in manufacturing accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Established Team - Join a collaborative accounting and finance environment where you can take ownership of your responsibilities and contribute to day-to-day operations.

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with hands-on manufacturing and inventory accounting experience to join our accounting and finance team.

This position will play an important role in month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate understands how accounting connects to manufacturing operations and is comfortable working with inventory transactions, cost of goods sold, ERP systems, and cross-functional operational teams.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is highly preferred, although candidates with comparable ERP experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Month-End Close:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and monthly management reporting.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Support external audits and prepare supporting documentation.

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting:

• Perform inventory reconciliations, adjustments, and reporting.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure accurate recording within the accounting system.
• Assist with inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing-related accounting activities.
• Work with purchasing, operations, and warehouse teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and related reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory movements and identify potential accounting or reporting issues.
• Assist with cost accounting and manufacturing variance analysis.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare recurring financial and operational reports.
• Support monthly financial reporting packages and reconciliation schedules.
• Analyze account balances, expenses, and inventory-related financial data.
• Investigate unusual variances and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, reconcile, and analyze financial information.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement:

• Utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or a comparable ERP system for accounting transactions, inventory reporting, and financial reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial data and troubleshoot ERP-related discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting and inventory processes.
• Support internal controls and established accounting procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with accounting and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
• Inventory valuation, cost accounting, and COGS experience.
• Familiarity with standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with physical inventory counts and cycle count reconciliations.
• Background in manufacturing, production, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation and month-end reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting process improvements and internal controls.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who understands the relationship between manufacturing operations, inventory management, and financial reporting.

They have experience supporting month-end close, reconciling general ledger and inventory accounts, preparing journal entries, and maintaining accurate accounting records.

They are comfortable working in an ERP environment, collaborating with operational teams, and investigating discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for an accountant who wants to strengthen their manufacturing accounting experience while taking ownership of important financial and inventory-related responsibilities.

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