Staff Accountant II

Fontaine Modification is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant II to join our Finance team. This role will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, and operational accounting activities across multiple manufacturing and service locations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, experience supporting a manufacturing or operational environment, and the ability to work with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and leadership teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries as part of month-end and year-end close; Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies; Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analysis; Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual activity; Assist with inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and inventory reserve analysis; Review manufacturing variances including material, labor, and overhead costs; Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation; Assist with customer billing, cash application, and account research; Review vendor invoices and expense allocations; Assist with external audit requests and internal control documentation; Support improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls; Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency; Participate in ERP system enhancements and cross-functional projects

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience; Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation; Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities; Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis; Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams

Nice to have

Manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or distribution accounting experience; Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing variance analysis; ERP system experience such as Epicor, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or a similar platform; CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred but not required; Experience supporting multi-location operations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off and company holidays; Life and disability insurance; Employee assistance program; Career development opportunities