Accountant I

Southco Inc • United States, United States • 3w ago

About the role

The Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting operations of the business by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This role works closely with the Controller and operational departments to support month-end close, account reconciliations, reporting, and transactional accounting activities.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and operations.

What you will be doing

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.

Assist in maintaining accurate general ledger activity and supporting financial records.

Prepare monthly workpapers and supporting documentation for financial reporting and audit support.

Reconcile ERP and accounting system transactions, including accounts receivable, inventory, sales, cash, and other balance sheet accounts.

Process daily cash postings and assist with bank reconciliations and treasury-related activities.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed, including invoice processing, payment support, billing assistance, and collections backup.

Research transaction history, variances, and accounting discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Review Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to identify inventory and accounting impacts.

Assist with inventory-related accounting activities, including cycle count reconciliation, inventory adjustments, and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Prepare ad hoc reports, schedules, and financial analysis for management and operational teams.

Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.

Support continuous improvement efforts related to accounting processes, workflows, and ERP usage.

Assist with productivity and inventory accuracy projects through reporting, analysis, and reconciliation activities.

Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and process improvement opportunities.

Support KPI reporting and operational scorecard preparation.

Work collaboratively with operations, purchasing, engineering, and production teams to support accurate financial reporting and data integrity.

Help identify and resolve process inefficiencies that impact accounting accuracy or operational performance.

How you will be making an impact

Help ensure financial transactions and records are accurate, complete, and timely.

Support strong month-end close processes and reliable financial reporting.

Improve visibility into inventory and operational performance through accurate analysis and reporting.

Contribute to inventory accuracy and productivity improvement initiatives.

Support efficient accounting processes and continuous operational improvement.

About you

High school diploma or GED required.

Preferred formal training includes an Associate Degree, accounting certificate, bookkeeping certification, or equivalent vocational training in accounting, finance, or business administration.

2+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Experience working within ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to research transactions, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies independently.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to support operational and financial initiatives.

Experience with workflows in a manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting inventory cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Familiarity with ECNs, BOMs, and manufacturing transaction flows.

Experience with ERP system implementations or process improvement initiatives.

Working knowledge of SQL reporting or advanced Excel functions preferred.

How will we reward you

Competitive base pay

Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays

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