We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Decatur, Alabama. This position is ideal for someone in accounting who enjoys working in a structured corporate environment and contributing to accurate, timely financial reporting. The role offers exposure to a collaborative finance team, opportunities for career growth, and a strong employee benefits program.
Responsibilities:
- Record accounting activity by preparing and entering journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
- Review balance sheet accounts on a recurring basis, investigate variances, and correct discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
- Support the monthly close cycle by completing assigned tasks, posting accruals, and ensuring adjustments are reflected on time.
- Help produce internal financial reporting and analyze fluctuations to assist the team in understanding period-to-period results.
- Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and applicable reporting standards across daily and monthly activities.
- Partner with audit teams by gathering requested records, answering questions, and explaining account activity during internal and external reviews.
- Contribute to fixed asset processes as needed within the broader accounting function.
- Participate in cross-training and provide backup support across finance responsibilities when business needs require added coverage.
- Assist with special projects, including accounting-related system enhancements, integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience
- Background working in a corporate accounting environment is preferred.
- Experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures.
- Ability to prepare accurate financial information and support financial statement reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for routine accounting analysis and reconciliation work.
- Familiarity with SAP or comparable enterprise accounting systems is beneficial.
- CPA Certification is welcomed but not required; additional practical accounting experience may offset the absence of a certification.