Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the daily and monthly accounting operations of the
company with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable (AR) management and revenue cycle accuracy.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely customer invoicing, accurate revenue recognition, proper
reconciliation of AR subledgers, and strong internal controls within a manufacturing environment. The Staff
Accountant will work closely with the Controller, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and the ERP/IT
teams to ensure the financial data in the ERP system is accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP
(including ASC 606 for revenue recognition).

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable (Primary Duty – 60–70%)
  - Prepare, process, and issue customer invoices accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with customer      agreement and ASC 606 guidelines.
  - Review customer purchase orders, shipping documents (BOLs. packing lists), and sales orders for completeness  prior to invoicing.
  - Manage daily cash applications, including lockbox receipts, ACH payments, wires, credit card transactions, and application of unapplied cash.
  - Monitor AR aging reports and proactivel follow up on outstanding balances.
  - Coordinate internally with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to validate shipment dates, quantities, and cut- off accuracy.
  - Support credit evaluations, new customer setups, and credit risk monitoring.
  - Assist with audit requests related to revenue and AR, including providing supporting documentation.

• General Accounting & Month- End Close (30-40%)
  - Prepare journal entries including revenue adjustments, accurals, reclasses, bad debt entries, and month- end AR close tasks.
  - Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts (e.g., AR Trade, AR Other, Sales Taxes Payable, Deposits).
  -Assist with bank reconcilitations, particularly relating to customer receipts.
  - Participate in month- end, quarter- end, and year- end closing activities.
  - Support inventory accounting including reconciling shipped- not- invoiced, returns, and credits.
  - Assist with sales tax reporting and compliance if applicable.
  - Maintain documentation and internal controls for all assigned processes.
  - Provide backup support for AP or other accounting functions as needed.

• ERP & Process
  - Enter and validate transactions within the company ERP system (DelmiaWorks/ IQMS or similar).
  - Assist with troublesheeting AR- related data issues in the ERP, including aging reports, cash application errors, or invoice posting discrepancies.
  - Wok with IT/ERP teams to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance reporting accuracy.
  - Contribute to SOP development for invoicing, credit memos, revenue cutoff, and AR controls.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; Associates degree plus strong experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in accounting, with strong AR or billing experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition and shipping/ invoicing cutoff principles.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (DelmiaWorks/ IQMS, SAP. Oracle, Netsuite, Epicor, etc.)
- Strong Excel skills (VLookup/ XLookup, pivot tables, filtering, reconciliation tools.)
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time- management abilities.
- Strong Communication and customer interaction skills; able to work cross- functionally
- Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with standard costing, manufacturing workflows, or inventory transactions.
- Exposure to foreign currency transactions ir intercompany billing.
- Familiarity with audit provesses and controls documentation.

Work environment:
- On- site, full-time role in manufacturing office environment.
- Requires collaboration with operations, logistics, and sales teams.

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