Staff Accountant (Part Time)

Plasma Ruggedized Solutions, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Plasma Ruggedized Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant (Part Time) to analyze cost data, support month-end close, and ensure accurate cost structures within our manufacturing environment.

You will handle standard costs, inventory valuation, GL reconciliations, and collaborate across Operations and Procurement to drive cost improvements while supporting internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US.
• AA or higher in accounting.
• 5+ years of continuous accounting experience.
• Proficient in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain standard costs for production.
• Monitor and report cost variances with insights.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end close reconciliations.
• Assist budgets and forecasts for COGS and inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement to explain cost drivers.
• Support audits with documentation and analysis.

Skills

Cost Management

Inventory Accounting

GL & Reporting

Month-End Close

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cross-Functional Partnership

Compliance

Education

AA or higher in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant (Part Time)

Industry: Manufacturing

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Controller

Salary Range $40.00 – 50.00/hr depending on experience

20 - 30 hours per week

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on cost-related financial data to support operational and strategic decision-making. Active participation on Month-End / Qt End / Year-End close, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts

Operating within our fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role plays a key part in GL review for accuracy, inventory valuation, cost control, Month End and financial reporting, while partnering cross-functionally to improve efficiency and maintain accurate cost structures

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Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management: Analyze and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead related to production
• Monitor and report on cost variances, providing clear insights and recommendations to management
• Inventory Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and physical inventory reporting
• General Ledger & Reporting: Prepare and lead journal entries reconciliation and posting.
• Month-End Close: Lead month-end close reconciliations, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations and Procurement teams to understand cost drivers, clearly communicating complex financial information to non-finance partners to support business decisions
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and internal controls, and support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Education: AA or higher in accounting. (Required)
• Minimum 5+ years of continuous accounting experience. (Required)
• QuickBooks Enterprises Desktop proficiency (Required)
• Solid advanced Excel knowledge (Required)

Other Qualifications.

• Experience in a manufacturing company is highly preferred

Hands-on Attitude