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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead; prepare production reports and variance analyses; and support inventory-related month-end close activities. Process vendor invoices, credits, and payments, maintain inventory records, support standard costing, and provide cost analysis and reporting to operations and management.
Job details
Position Overview The Staff Accountant is a part of the finance team vital in ensuring accurate cost analysis, tracking of production data, and managing accounts payable processes. This role will have strong Excel skills and experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Analyzes and monitors manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead Prepares and reviews production reports and variances Supports month-end close activities related to inventory Reconciles and processes vendor invoices, credits, and payments in a timely manner Assists in maintaining accurate inventory records and performs periodic physical inventory counts Develops and maintains standard costing systems Generates detailed reports using Excel and ERP systems Provides cost analysis support to operations and management teams Ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum Experience Required Two (2) years of experience in cost accounting License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required n/a Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) Experience with Accounts Payable processes and general accounting Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience with production reporting tools or manufacturing software Knowledge of lean manufacturing or standard costing methodologies Experience in a manufacturing or production setting This is an active vacancy. The salary range for this position is: $65K to $75K
What you’ll do
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and overhead; prepare production reports and variance analyses; and support inventory-related month-end close activities. Process vendor invoices, credits, and payments, maintain inventory records, support standard costing, and provide cost analysis and reporting to operations and management.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least two years of cost accounting experience are required. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, accounts payable and general accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems, and strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Listed skills
- ERP systems · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Inventory Reconciliation · Preferred
- Month-End Close · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Cost Accounting
- Manufacturing Cost Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Accounts Payable
- General Accounting
- ERP Systems
- Production Reporting
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Standard Costing
- Month-End Close
- Variance Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Data & Analytics