Accountant II

Department: Finance & Accounting · Reports to: Controller · FLSA Status: Exempt · Location: Memphis, TN · Full‑Time

About the role

The Accountant II is a key member of a small, hands‑on accounting team supporting the financial operations of a medical manufacturing company. This position is responsible for performing a broad range of accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, month‑end close, accounts payable and receivable support, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented, organized accounting professional who can work independently while collaborating closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other departments. Because this is a small accounting department, the Accountant II will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant accounting processes and contribute to improving the accuracy and efficiency of the company's financial operations. This is an on‑site role. Reliability and consistency are vital. This role has the potential to grow into a management position for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month‑End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other recurring and non‑recurring entries.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and investigate/resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate and well‑supported accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor accounting activity for unusual or unexpected transactions and communicate issues to management.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Assist with inventory accounting, including raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods.
• Work with Operations, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to resolve inventory and transaction discrepancies.
• Assist with cycle count and physical inventory processes as needed.
• Assist with cost accounting tasks once appropriate cost systems are in place.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review and process accounts payable transactions and perform vendor account reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts receivable, customer account reconciliations and cash applications.
• Be primary point of contact to resolve invoicing discrepancies with customers and drive collection activities on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Process or review customer credit entries as needed.
• Review AP invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy, appropriate coding, and required approvals.
• Assist with payment processing and maintain accurate vendor and customer records.

Fixed Assets & Other Accounting Functions

• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with cash management and daily/weekly cash reporting as needed.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other financial requirements.
• Assist with annual physical inventory, fixed asset verification, and other internal control activities.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain organized documentation supporting accounting transactions and financial reporting.
• Follow established internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with external audits, financial reviews, tax‑related requests, and regulatory reporting.
• Support compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting controls and improve processes.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Review work performed by the Staff Accountant and provide support or training as needed.
• Participate in accounting system improvements, implementations and automation initiatives.
• Cross‑train with other members of the accounting team to provide departmental coverage.
• Provide accounting support for special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a small team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with confidential financial information.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry.
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, or manufacturing variances.
• Supervision of others.
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX‑related processes.
• Participation in one or more ERP implementation projects.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organization and time‑management abilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a small department where flexibility and willingness to assist with various accounting functions are essential.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and non‑accounting personnel.
• Strong sense of accountability, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
• Ability to investigate issues, determine root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

Elos Medtech is one of the world's leading development and manufacturing partners for companies in the medical technology sector. With sites in Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, China, and the United States, we specialize in the production of implants, instruments, and components for medical technologies. We are looking for individuals who share our values — passion, trust, and results — so we can grow together and achieve even greater success.