Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Memphis, Tennessee. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by managing key close activities, reviewing transactional accounting, and helping maintain strong control over balance sheet and inventory-related accounts. The ideal candidate brings accounting experience in a manufacturing setting and is comfortable working across general ledger, payables, receivables, and fixed assets.

Responsibilities:
• Manage fixed asset records and maintain accurate depreciation activity to support financial reporting.
• Examine daily cash application activity for accounts receivable and record entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee the review and posting of accounts payable and purchase order invoice batches as part of daily accounting operations.
• Analyze inventory-related adjustments and cost fluctuations, then recommend corrective actions or follow-up steps.
• Prepare journal entries and help keep the monthly close calendar on track to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies through resolution.
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and support the accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Verify that ledger close procedures and period cut-off activities are completed properly across general and subsidiary records.
• Partner with leadership, the Controller, and FP& A to address financial questions and support consolidated reporting needs.
• Elevate significant accounting issues to management when timely awareness or action is needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• 2 to 7 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close processes.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase order invoice processing.
• Solid understanding of fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, including adjustments and cost variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial issues clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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