Staff Accounting Associate

Staff Accounting Associate An established manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accounting Associate to support general accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role will work closely with the Controller and accounting team, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and support accurate financial records.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audits, and tax documentation.
• Contribute to accounting process improvements, internal controls, and ERP-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with a large ERP system, such as NetSuite or Oracle, strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred; candidates pursuing their CPA are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, or manufacturing accounting is a plus.