Staff Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting cycle and produce timely, accurate job cost reporting for our manufacturing operation. This role covers accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and month-end close, and the preparation of weekly job cost reports tracked by lot number and job code. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a batch-production environment, has a strong grasp of cost accounting, and can turn production and purchasing data into clear margin analysis that informs operational and pricing decisions.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices, match to purchase orders and receiving documents, and manage the payment cycle.
• Generate customer invoices, apply cash receipts, and manage collections and aging follow-up.
• Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor and customer master data, including terms, tax status, and W-9 records.

General Accounting

• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger across all accounts.
• Perform month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and internal control documentation.

Job Cost Reporting & Margin Analysis

• Prepare weekly job cost reports tracking material, labor, and overhead by lot number and job code.
• Reconcile actual production costs to standards and bills of material, investigating variances.
• Tie job costs to batch records and production output to ensure accurate cost capture per lot.
• Analyze gross margin and profitability by job, product, and customer; flag underperforming jobs.
• Partner with operations and purchasing to validate cost inputs and improve data accuracy.
• Maintain and improve the costing model and reporting templates as products and processes change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience covering AP, AR, and general ledger.
• Demonstrated experience with cost or job costing accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, formula-driven models) and ERP/accounting software proficiency.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet recurring weekly and monthly deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, batch-production, or regulated environment (life sciences, pharma, food, or chemical).
• Familiarity with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory/WIP accounting.
• Experience tying financial data to batch records or production lot tracking.
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification.

What Success Looks Like

• AP and AR are current, clean, and reconciled every month.
• Month-end close is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Weekly job cost reports are delivered on time, by lot and job code, and trusted by management.
• Margin analysis surfaces actionable insight on job and product profitability.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• What are your pay expectations for this position?

Work Location: In person