Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Hattiesburg, MS - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the Operations Finance team by executing recurring accounting activities preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes. This role is designed for an early-career accounting professional focused on accuracy process discipline and timely execution with opportunities to grow analytical skills over time.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post monthly accruals related to labor freight tariffs MRO and manufacturing expenses.
- Support invoice processing and supplier payment activities in coordination with Accounts Payable.
- Execute standard journal entries and maintain audit-ready support documentation.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations (GR/IR WIP clearing accrual accounts).
- Investigate reconciling items and escalate issues to senior finance partners as needed.
- Review standard productivity and labor reports using established templates.
- Support inventory processes including cycle counts inventory adjustments and physical inventory.
- Support purchase price variance analysis and standard cost changes
- Create & maintain WBS elements
- Assist in the annual standard costing budgeting and financial planning processes for Home Energy.
- Participate in continuous improvement of accounting processes templates and controls.
- Conduct other activities as assigned by manager.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- 0-3 years of accounting or finance experience.
- Working knowledge of journal entries accruals and reconciliations.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong attention to detail organization and follow-through.
* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
