Position Summary The Sr. Staff Accountant will work on assigned monthly tasks and assist with month end close and financial statement and supporting schedule preparation by following proper accounting procedures. All financial information will be processed in accordance to JSOX compliance. The Sr. Staff Accountant will be expected to prepare reports in a timely and accurate manner. This position will be required to assist in special projects and reports that are requested by the plant and corporate finance. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Prepare monthly journal entries · Reconcile general ledger account and follow-up on variances to clear them. · Participate in and assist with special projects or reporting related to capital, work orders, inventory, costing, and audit requests · Prepare fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, and maintain required records relating to additions, disposals and capital projects · Ability to close manufacturing work orders · Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasting and month-end closing activities · Control finished goods and raw materials inventories · Reviewing costing for current products, and assist in costing new products · Responsible for accounts payable and payroll backup · Assist with fixed asset inventory management · Prepare plant KPI and environmental reports · Work with designated personnel on capital spending projections · Review and audit purchase card spending and reports · Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data · Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information · Support internal control reviews · Implement best practices, standards and procedures in all accounting functions and activities. · Update and maintain job knowledge by participating in educational and/or training opportunities. · All other duties as assigned · This role may also be required to work overtime or weekends in order to meet deadlines. Position Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. 4 to 6 years' experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. Must be proficient in Excel High degree of communication skills Used to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations Experience in a manufacturing environment desired, (food and beverage preferred but not required) Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred, but not required) This job operates mainly in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The employee must occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. This role may also be required to work overtime or weekends in order to meet deadlines.