Staff Accountant

Job Title:

Staff Accountant Location:

Kalkaska, Michigan Reports To:

Controller or Accounting Manager Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of our operations by managing day-to-day accounting tasks, with a specialized focus on manufacturing cost analysis and inventory management for our life-saving body armor products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has a strong grasp of both GAAP and cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities General Ledger Management:

Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and depreciation. Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Accounts Payable/Receivable:

Support the AP/AR process, including vendor invoice verification and customer inquiry resolution.

Commissions:

Calculate, report and pay sales representative commissions. Inventory Maintain accurate records of raw materials (e.g., Kevlar, ceramics), work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods. Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile physical stock to the general ledger.

Cost Accounting:

Analyze material yields and labor studies to create Bills of Material.

Required Skills & Qualifications Education:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Technical Skills:

High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify financial trends or discrepancies. Exceptional attention to detail, crucial for tracking sensitive materials and high-stakes production costs. Ability to communicate technical financial data clearly to non-finance team members in production or sales. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick leave. Opportunities for career growth. Are you ready to grow with us? Apply today to help us protect those who protect others.

Work Location:

In person