Staff Accountant – Surefitters
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the finance team responsible for owning core accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls. This role supports a fast‑paced truck upfitting business with complex job costing, inventory, and project‑based revenue. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable partnering with operations, purchasing, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
- Maintain schedules for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and deferred revenue.
Job Costing & Revenue Recognition
- Partner with operations and Accounting Manager to ensure accurate job cost capture, labor allocation, and margin reporting.
- Analyze direct margin, labor efficiency, and project profitability; flag issues and recommend corrective actions.
Inventory & COGS
- Reconcile inventory subledger to GL; oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
- Analyze inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory, and reserves.
- Ensure accurate COGS recognition for parts, kits, and installed equipment (e.g., shelving, service bodies, lifts, plows, etc.).
Accounts & Cash Management
- Review AR aging, reserves, and credit memos; support collections strategy.
- Assist with weekly cash flow forecasting and 13‑week cash models.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Document and improve accounting processes and controls; reduce manual work and errors.
- Support ERP optimization and system implementations (e.g., NetSuite or similar).
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Prepare schedules and support for external audit, review, and tax filings.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- 1+ year of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a deadline‑driven environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Job costing & margin analysis
- Inventory management
- Financial statement preparation
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong communication with operations and leadership
- Ability to work independently and own outcomes
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Month‑end close completed accurately and on time with minimal rework.
- Clean reconciliations and audit‑ready schedules.
- Improved visibility into job profitability, labor efficiency, and inventory health.
- Strong partnership with operations leading to better decision‑making.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Compensation & Benefits
- $70,000-$75,000 salary
- Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- PTO and paid holidays