Staff Accountant

Our Richmond, Virginia manufacturing client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate financial reporting. This role will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger, assisting with month-end close, reconciling accounts, and supporting cost and inventory-related accounting activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience working in an ERP system, and the ability to collaborate across operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, prepaid, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and cycle count review
• Help track manufacturing costs, overhead allocations, and standard cost updates
• Prepare financial reports and schedules for management review
• Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and other financial analytics
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and GAAP
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to investigate discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting as needed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or manufacturing accounting processes preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Knowledge of standard costing, inventory controls, and variance analysis