Senior Staff Accountant

• $75,000-$95,000 DOE
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan

• Assist the controller in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and efficient operation of key accounting functions by overseeing and guiding accounting staff.
• Oversee accounting responsibilities in various areas, including Fixed and Leased Assets, Warranty Reserve, Allowance for Returns and Other, General Ledger, and more.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control standards. Liaise with both internal and external auditors to meet their requirements.
• Manage treasury duties, including approving bank wire/ACH payments after verifying accuracy and proper authorization, as well as signing vendor checks (one of two required signatures) and reviewing vendor payment amounts.
• Manage Accounts Receivable duties, including cash posting, customer credit analysis to mitigate risk, customer collections, and cash flow assessment.
• Review and authorize customer credit note requests and selected accounting reports, ensuring accuracy before submission to the controller.
• Supervise certain Accounts Payable activities, including tracking utilities and approving invoices from steel vendors.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, analyze accounting transactions and cost center expenses, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Handle payroll accounting with assistance from the Human Resources Generalist.
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and assist with forecast compilation and annual budgeting.
• Complete, review, or support regulatory filings such as sales and use tax, property tax, annual reports, and unclaimed property filings. Ensure timely tax payments.
• Support the Controller with various other accounting tasks as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that demonstrates the required skills and knowledge to perform essential duties.
• Previous experience with successful manufacturing companies is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• At least two (2) years of recent experience overseeing accounts, budgeting, cost accounting, credit/collections, and finance, ideally in companies with annual sales exceeding $25 million.
• Strong working knowledge of both manual and automated accounting systems, along with advanced financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, especially Excel, is required. SAP and/or AS400 experience is preferred.
• Well-developed administrative skills are essential.
• High energy level with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously alongside regular responsibilities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• A participative work style that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner.
• Ability to establish credibility and make decisive decisions while respecting the organization’s priorities and goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on profitability, while balancing other key business considerations.

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