Staff Accountant

Betts Company is seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our team!

The Staff Accountant works directly with the Controller to support the company’s financial operations. This role helps ensure financial reports are accurate and completed on time by handling daily accounting tasks, assisting with month-end closing, and completing key reconciliations. The Staff Accountant also helps keep the general ledger accurate and supports the Controller with financial analysis, internal controls, and process improvements.

Betts is a family-owned company in business for over 150 years and proudly serves the transportation and other industrial markets through its two business units – Betts Spring Manufacturing and Betts Truck Parts & Service. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Embraces The Betts Way framework and leads by example.
• Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and GAAP
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts
• Perform fixed asset accounting and monthly reconciliation of the fixed asset subledger
• Assist with month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger review
• Prepare monthly financial reports, account analysis, and variance explanations for Controller review
• Support the Controller in managing internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting practices align with operational goals
• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives and assist in maintaining internal controls
• Provide backup support to other accounting staff as needed and assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred
• Public Accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger structure
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, month-end close, and both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and support leadership

Salary Description

$26-$28 Depending on Experience