Staff Accountant

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our growing manufacturing and distribution business. This is a hands-on accounting position that requires strong analytical skills, inventory accounting expertise, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional with at least five years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Core Values

• One Team: Collaboration and alignment across all departments.
• Innovation & Adaptability: We welcome change and act proactively.
• Customer-Centric: Our customers' growth is our growth.
• Execution with Excellence: We focus on impact and results.
• Data-Driven Decisions: We act on insights and validate our approach.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Prepare journal entries and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
  • Perform detailed account reconciliations and analyze financial results for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting
  • Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related general ledger activity.
  • Partner with Operations to ensure accurate inventory reporting and cost accounting processes.
  • Assist with inventory audits and cycle count reconciliations.
  • Apply accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reconciliations & General Accounting
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and related disbursements.
  • Process miscellaneous accounts payable transactions and journal entries as needed.
• Payroll, Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting schedules.
  • Manage 401(k) reporting and commission payment schedules.
  • Prepare beverage tax returns and other required local and state filings.
  • Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and analysis.
• Process Improvement & Special Projects
  • Participate in accounting process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with ERP system enhancements or implementation projects as needed.
  • Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong experience with inventory accounting is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems is required; ERP implementation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience preparing tax filings and supporting month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Concur is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Hicksville, NY headquarters. We believe in the value of in-person collaboration to foster teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and PTO
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Business casual, family-oriented culture
• Opportunity to grow with an established and expanding organization