Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting and cost activities for a manufacturing operation in Mount Vernon, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial accuracy, inventory analysis, and product cost oversight in a hands-on environment. The role will work across core accounting functions while helping maintain reliable reporting, asset records, and margin visibility for the site.
Responsibilities:
Prepare recurring accounting entries for items such as depreciation, insurance, and tax-related expenses tied to the facility.
Partner with divisional teams to support the upkeep of standard costing data, including routing structures and burden rates.
Contribute to audit readiness by gathering documentation and assisting with both internal reviews and external audit requests.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
Administer fixed asset records for the site, ensuring asset activity is properly tracked and maintained.
Support cost analysis for existing products as well as the setup and evaluation of costing for new product introductions.
Monitor product profitability by preparing margin reporting, tracking cost-saving efforts, and following progress on new product initiatives.
Review inventory activity and variance trends while supporting cycle count controls and inventory accuracy efforts.
Carry out additional accounting and analytical assignments as needed to support business objectives. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
Background in fixed asset accounting and maintaining accurate asset records.
Familiarity with corporate tax-related accounting concepts and recurring expense recognition.
Understanding of standard costing, product costing, and margin analysis.
Ability to analyze inventory transactions, investigate variances, and support inventory control activities.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in financial data.
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