Staff Accountant

Job Description: Cost Accountant / Staff Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries to update and reconcile accounts, and support monthly close, in QuickBooks or new ERP
• Support Controller by maintaining Excel schedules for accruals, prepaid items, and amortization
• Review reports for backlog, production, and cost to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition
• Partner with Purchasing to ensure integrity of inventory data and cost tracking
• Coordinate and reconcile physical inventory counts and assist with reconciliation and reporting
• Maintain fixed asset ledger, record additions/disposals, and calculate depreciation
• Partner with payroll to record journal entries, accruals, and related reconciliations
• Assist Controller and external auditors with reports for their preparation of state and federal tax filings, business registrations, and compliance reporting
• Support insurance policy administration, renewals, and certificate tracking
• Provide support to the Controller and CFO for month-end close, reporting, and audit activities
• Support AP, check processing, AR, billing, and collections as backup or as needed
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across accounting and the plant
• Contribute heavily to implementation of new accounting system
• Work closely with peers to share best practices and improve processes
• Gain exposure to cost accounting and KPI analytics

Required Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

• Strong understanding of accounting, cost accounting, and excel.
• Proficiency in financial report writing and the ability to communicate financial information well.
• Familiarity with various accounting software platforms in QuickBooks, Sage, or other system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an unstructured environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Possessing a collaborative team spirit, high-energy and positive outlook is very important.
• Proven experience in accounting roles, with a focus on manufacturing accounting a plus.
• Solid Excel skills – building pivot tables, writing formulas, developing charts.
• Good PowerPoint skills – developing presentations for Leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Three to Five years of experience in accounting is expected.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to commute daily to Douglas, Georgia and work from office majority of time.
• Expect prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.