Staff Accountant

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

We are a rapidly scaling, family-owned business seeking an experienced Accountant to lead our financial operations. Working directly with ownership, you will own the entire accounting function, ensure razor-sharp accuracy, and help drive our strategic expansion. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role for a confident professional who takes pride in their work and wants to be a key partner in our long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations Ownership: Drive all end-to-end accounting functions—including AP/AR, invoicing, general ledger entries, and monthly/annual close processes—ensuring bulletproof accuracy.
Cash Flow & Reconciliations: Perform precise bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, actively tracking receivables and optimizing cash flow management.
Process Engineering: Audit existing accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies, implement modern internal controls, and build scalable procedures as we grow.
Strategic Reporting & Insight: Build and maintain clean, reliable financial reports that give leadership complete visibility into profitability and performance.
Direct Executive Partnership: Work side-by-side with ownership as a trusted advisor, resolving complex accounting issues and supporting long-term growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Proven Track Record: Solid professional accounting experience with direct ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Technical Proficiency: Strong mastery of GAAP, advanced Excel (data analysis, modeling, pivot tables), and proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50 experience is a major plus).
Autonomous Problem-Solver: Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound judgments, and resolve financial discrepancies with minimal supervision.
Analytical Precision: High attention to detail combined with the organization needed to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

\nCompany Description

Filter Sciences is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based industrial manufacturer with over 35 years of experience specializing exclusively in stainless steel bag filter housings. Operating out of a single location, the company uses lean manufacturing to engineer durable, corrosion-resistant 304 and 316 stainless steel filter pods that compete on price with standard carbon steel alternatives. Known for a direct, high-touch customer service approach, callers connect directly with field engineers for quick turnarounds and quote requests.