Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Midland, MI (No Remote)
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 - annually
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for various accounting functions, including cash and credit card processes, inventory management, sales and use tax, and compliance-related tasks. This role includes account reconciliations, tax return preparation, journal entries, and providing financial support as needed.
Reporting Structure & Company Interfaces:
- Reports to the Director of Plant Operations
- Interfaces with associates across various business units and levels of responsibility
- Communicates with vendors, customers, sales representatives, and tax authorities
Key Performance Measurements:
- Ensure accurate verification of accounting functions, processes, and financial systems
- Complete Month-End and Year-End Close within five (5) business days
- Maintain accurate inventory records
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings and respond to tax inquiries promptly
- Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, and functions
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist in financial analysis and budgeting projects
- Provide financial reporting and analysis for management as needed
- Manage audit-related tasks at the business unit level
- Maintain records for capital expenditures, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules
- Perform additional accounting duties and financial analysis as assigned
- Assist with maintaining standard costs (including Bill of Materials (BOMs), labor, and overhead routing)
- Support the preparation of annual standard costs
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Ability to meet strict deadlines with a flexible schedule
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience with NetSuite
? Experience with Standard Cost Accounting (BOM, labor, and overhead routing)
