Staff Accountant

Summary McWilliams Forge, a Wyman Gordon plant, is seeking a Staff Accountant to work in Rockaway, NJ. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for aspects of Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. This position offers a great opportunity for someone to learn and grow with the accounting team. Job Responsibilities Assist billing and cash collections responsibilities as well as manage incoming customer payments as neededGather documentation, pull sample data, and provide Controller with updated spreadsheets concerning company financial metricsSupport variance analysis, fixed asset tracking, and budget-to-actual reportingHelp other functions and leadership adhere to the plant purchasing approval matrixPerform Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Journal EntriesAssist in updating and sending out the Flex Productivity report first thing each morning. This report measures direct spending and labor on the manufacturing floorAssist Controller and accounting team, with ad hoc requests for analysis and projectsAssist the finance team with timely close procedures, financial statement schedules, and trial balance reviewsAssist Accounts Payable activities such as invoice entry and payment preparation as neededSupport plant Sarbanes Oxley goals and perform accounting tasks in accordance with company policies and proceduresLearn the company’s approach to internal controls and apply it in practice and assist broader accounting team when internal audits occur Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in accounting or financeAttention to detail and committed to high work qualityApproximately one year of accounting experience in a high-performing environment (manufacturing or publicly traded company is a plus)Experience with internal controls and/or Sarbanes Oxley is preferred