Staff Accountant

Overview We are looking for an Accounting \& Financial Analyst to join our finance team at a meaningful inflection point. This is not a staff accountant backfill it is a deliberately designed role that bridges transactional accounting execution with analytical and FP\&A support. The right candidate brings 2–4 years of accounting experience, and has the analytical instincts to grow beyond the close into cost intelligence, variance analysis, and AI\-assisted financial planning work. If you are someone who is tired of pure transactional work and wants a seat at the table where analysis informs real business decisions, this role is built for you. Responsibilities: Close \& Accounting Operations Own a defined set of recurring monthly close journal entries — relieving the accounting manager and senior analysts from transactional preparation work Support the AR clerk on sub\-ledger reconciliation and the GL interface process Assist with process documentation — a critical initiative as we formalize institutional knowledge and close procedures Contribute to a monthly close target of 7 business days with clean, reviewed entries Cost Accounting \& Inventory Analysis Support cost accounting fundamentals: variance tracking, inventory analysis inputs, and basic standard cost maintenance Assist with monthly inventory reporting — turnover by category, aging, and slow\-move identification Build and maintain analytical models supporting cost intelligence and margin analysis Work closely with senior analysts on data validation and cost\-related BI outputs FP\&A \& Financial Analysis Assist with budget vs. actual reporting, rolling forecast inputs, and management commentary — supported by AI tooling that handles the mechanics Support scenario modeling and financial analysis as the FP\&A function matures Partner with the CFO and Sr. Data Analysts on ad hoc analytical requests and business case support Contribute to the evolution of AI\-assisted reporting and forecasting capabilities Qualifications 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, with a track record of owning close responsibilities Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Solid foundational accounting knowledge — journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, GL mechanics Strong Excel skills — comfortable building and working within structured models Analytical mindset: you are not satisfied just posting entries; you want to understand what the numbers mean Attention to detail paired with the ability to see the bigger picture — you know when to zoom in and when to zoom out Clear communicator who can work across accounting, analytics, and leadership without needing a translator This role offers an engaging environment where your expertise directly impacts our organization’s financial health and growth trajectory. We’re committed to fostering a collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development—empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. Pay: $70,000\.00 \- $80,000\.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Accounting: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clayton, DE 19938