Staff Accountant

Kohler Energy

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Budgeting, Cargo/Freight, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Planning, Follow Through, IR (Infrared), Inventory Cycle Counts, Journal Entries, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Payment Processing, Physical Inventory, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Standard Costing, Support Documentation, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
POSTED
26 days ago

The Staff Accountant supports the Operations Finance team by executing recurring accounting activities, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end close processes. This role is designed for an early-career accounting professional focused on accuracy, process discipline, and timely execution, with opportunities to grow analytical skills over time.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post monthly accruals related to labor, freight, tariffs, MRO, and manufacturing expenses.
  • Support invoice processing and supplier payment activities in coordination with Accounts Payable.
  • Execute standard journal entries and maintain audit-ready support documentation.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations (GR/IR, WIP, clearing, accrual accounts).
  • Investigate reconciling items and escalate issues to senior finance partners as needed.
  • Review standard productivity and labor reports using established templates.
  • Support inventory processes including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and physical inventory.
  • Support purchase price variance analysis and standard cost changes
  • Create & maintain WBS elements
  • Assist in the annual standard costing, budgeting and financial planning processes for Home Energy.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of accounting processes, templates, and controls.
  • Conduct other activities as assigned by manager.

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 0-3 years of accounting or finance experience.
  • Working knowledge of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Company

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Kohler Energy