Staff Accountant at Butcher Power Products in Rancho Cordova, CA

Staff Accountant Company: Join the Team at Butcher Power Products Job Summary:   The Staff Accountant is a hands-on contributor responsible for supporting core accounting operations across AP, AR, and General Ledger in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and ensuring strong balance sheet discipline. This is a high-exposure, high-learning role designed for someone who wants to grow within accounting. The right candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and energized by working across multiple areas of the accounting function.   Core Responsibilities:   General Accounting & Close Support: • Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations • Maintain assigned balance sheet account reconciliations with clear documentation and follow-through • Assist in variance analysis and investigation of discrepancies • Ensure accounting data is accurate, complete, and aligned with company standards   AP / AR Support (Utility Player): • Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes as needed • Assist with vendor invoices, customer billing, and cash application • Support resolution of discrepancies across AP and AR to ensure clean subledger tie-outs   Reconciliations & Financial Integrity: • Perform account reconciliations across key accounts, ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items • Maintain organized audit-ready documentation for all assigned accounts • Partner with team members to ensure alignment between subledgers and general ledger   Process Improvement & Systems: • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy • Support adoption and optimization of accounting systems (D365, Excel-based processes, etc.) • Contribute to documentation of SOPs and standard work   Required Qualifications: • 1–3+ years of accounting experience • Strong foundation in AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots, basic analysis) • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities   Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field • Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment • Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) • Experience supporting month-end close processes   What Success Looks Like: • Delivers accurate, timely reconciliations with clear documentation • Supports a clean, predictable close process • Demonstrates flexibility by stepping into AP/AR support when needed • Continuously looks for ways to improve processes and reduce manual work • Builds strong working relationships across the accounting team   Ideal Candidate Profile: • Learner mindset — wants to grow into broader accounting ownership • Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple accounting areas • Strong work ethic and ownership mentality • Open to change and new technology • Collaborative team player who fits a fast-paced, high-accountability environment