Staff Accountant

Description:

Description
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing or process-driven environment, with a focus on inventory, production costing, and operational accounting. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and partnering with operations teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile inventory balances and production-related accounts
Track and analyze production yields, shrink, and operational variances
Assist with cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations and standard cost updates
Partner with operations teams to validate production data and inputs
Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Support accounting for hedging instruments and related reporting, if applicable
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
Track capital expenditures and assist with project capitalization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
1–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or agriculture industry experience preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Preferred Experience
Experience within manufacturing, agribusiness, commodity-based, or process industries
Exposure to hedge accounting or derivatives
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations teams
Strong organizational and time management abilities

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