Staff Accountant bei Projects Inc.

Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in job costing and manufacturing accounting and will play a key role in supporting month-end and year-end close processes as well as day-to-day accounting operations. This individual should be adaptable, proactive, and willing to take on a variety of tasks to support the department’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Perform job costing analysis, ensuring accuracy of costs related to materials, labor, and overhead.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and cycle count reviews.
• Prepare and maintain detailed general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and production teams to ensure accurate cost accounting and reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.
• Support the department with ad hoc projects and take on additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong job costing experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Epicor or similar ERP systems required.
• Excellent Excel skills are a must (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas, and data analysis).
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Backup Human resources as needed.

Requirements

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Epicor ERP modules specific to manufacturing and job costing.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with process improvement, Lean manufacturing, or cost reduction initiatives.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, dynamic manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.