Entry Level Staff Accountant

Job Description: Manufacturing Staff Accountant ($60K-$70K)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the manufacturing facility by performing cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, financial reporting, and analysis. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to ensure accurate manufacturing financials, strong internal controls, and timely month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile inventory sub-ledgers, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.


• Monitor, analyze, and report on manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead).


• Assist in standard cost updates, cost roll-ups, and annual cost setting.


• Participate in cycle counts and periodic physical inventory processes.


• Review BOMs and routing changes to ensure accurate costing.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.


• Assist with month-end closing activities, including factory expense accruals.


• Generate and distribute manufacturing financial reports with commentary.


• Support financial audits by providing analysis and documentation as requested.

Operational Support & Analysis

• Partner with plant management to analyze production results and identify cost improvement opportunities.


• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, scrap, and cost efficiency.


• Support budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing operations.


• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve processes, controls, and systems.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.


• Identify risks and assist in process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and accountability.


• Support SOX-related documentation and testing, if applicable.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.


• 0–3 years of accounting experience

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