Junior Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Williamsport, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Jr. Staff Accountant Position Overview:
The Jr. Staff Accountant supports the daily operations of the accounting department by performing a variety of accounting tasks including general ledger maintenance account reconciliations cost accounting functions and month-end close activities. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting internal teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Jr. Staff Accountant Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Low-cost United Healthcare health insurance premiums
- Employer paid short/long term disability insurance
- 401k with matching free financial planning advisor service
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Maternity Leave Flexibility
- Onsite gym stocked kitchen company events employee perks throughout the year
Jr. Staff Accountant Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Perform monthly quarterly and annual account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Support cost accounting functions including inventory valuation standard cost updates and variance analysis relevant to a manufacturing environment.
- Maintain and analyze the general ledger identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepare financial reports and support internal/external audits.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing data and variance insights.
- Monitor and track capital expenditures (CAPEX) and support fixed-asset accounting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations procurement and production teams to ensure accurate financial data.
- Ensure accuracy of A/P and A/R transactions and support process improvements.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls and support system enhancements.
Jr. Staff Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
- 24 years of accounting experience (manufacturing industry experience preferred).
- Strong understanding of GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle SAP Epicor or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with cost accounting or manufacturing operations preferred.
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
Jr. Staff Accountant Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of inventory accounting principles and standard costing preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organizational skills and time-management capability.
- Process-driven mindset with continuous improvement focus.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving manufacturing environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: On-site Williamsport PA
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Additional tasks may be assigned based on business needs.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
About Company
AA Metals, Inc., headquartered in Orlando FL, is a master distributor of quality aluminum and stainless steel products. Contact us for your metal products.
