Staff Accountant

About the Role

Highway Products, a premier 45-year-old privately owned manufacturing company with over 100 dedicated employees, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic, service oriented, Staff Accountant. This role is ideal for a professional with top-level accounting experience who is eager to contribute to and grow within a high-performing accounting department.

This position supports all major areas of corporate finance, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger maintenance, Banking, and Financial Reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and motivated to manage diverse accounting functions while ensuring the utmost accuracy and integrity of the company's financial operations.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a driven accounting professional looking to expand their expertise within Highway Products’ collaborative and dynamic manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle general ledger accounting, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepaid expenses, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and account reconciliations while assisting with variance analysis.
• Generate, review, and distribute accurate customer invoices and billing statements.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively follow up on outstanding customer balances.
• Apply customer payments accurately and resolve billing discrepancies, credit memos, and customer inquiries.
• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and timely payment.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, and assist with annual 1099 reporting.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, pricing, and payment discrepancies.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process banking transactions, including ACH payments, wire transfers, and check runs.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools.
• Analyze financial data from ERP systems and other sources to create meaningful reporting and performance insights.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve accounting efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of general accounting experience with responsibilities in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience working in an accrual-based accounting environment.
• Experience working in ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Power BI or other Business Intelligence reporting tools; SQL and Crystal Reports experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting best practices.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all major accounting functions while working closely with leadership and contributing to the financial success of the organization. If you're looking to grow your accounting career in a supportive, collaborative environment where your work makes a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.