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Staff Accountant

Robert HalfMadison, WVApril 30th, 2026
We’re partnering with a growing, stable manufacturing organization to add a Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant to their team. This role is designed for someone who wants to build toward a leadership position, with a clear path to Accounting Manager as the company continues to scale.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys owning key pieces of the close process, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced environment!What You’ll DoPlay a key role in the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAPPrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support sub-ledger activityAssist with financial reporting and variance analysis (budget vs. actuals), providing insights to leadershipMaintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including accruals (payroll, benefits, operating expenses)Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure the integrity of financial dataSupport tax-related processes and filingsPartner with operations and other departments on process improvements and system enhancementsContribute to a strong internal control environmentWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance3–6+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus)Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principlesExperience with month-end close and account reconciliationsAdvanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Power BI, OneStream, Oracle Fusion, or similar) is a plusSelf-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiativeWhat Makes This Role Unique:Growth OpportunityClear path to Accounting Manager based on performance and business growthOpportunity to gradually take on ownership of the close process and financial reportingExposure to leadership and involvement in strategic and operational decision-makingAbility to mentor or lead processes as responsibilities expandWhat Sets You ApartExperience in a manufacturing environment Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsDesire to grow into a leadership role and take on increasing responsibilityCollaborative, team-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindsetWhy This Opportunity?Defined career progression into leadershipHigh visibility and hands-on experience across the businessOpportunity to grow with a stable, expanding organizationSupportive, team-oriented culture that values initiative and development