Staff Accountant - Manufacturing Inventory & Costing

MPG Dover; Salisbury, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Microwave Products Group (MPG) in Salisbury, MD is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing team onsite. You will maintain the general ledger, assist with month-end close, and support inventory and cost accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. CPA progress is a plus. Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus; base pay reflects the Salisbury location and market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic cost accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Support inventory accounting, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Assist with cost accounting functions including labor and overhead allocation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide explanations to management.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules for internal review.
• Support accounts payable/receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Microwave Products Group (MPG) in Salisbury, MD is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our manufacturing team onsite. You will maintain the general ledger, assist with month-end close, and support inventory and cost accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. CPA progress is a plus. Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus; base pay reflects the Salisbury location and market norms.