Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable & Close) Position Overview Moonshot seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to own the Accounts Payable cycle in ECI M1 and support general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing and project-driven environment. The role requires critical thinking mindset, strong internal controls, cross-functional collaboration, and accuracy under tight payment and close deadlines. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Vendor Accounting Own invoice intake, coding, three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice), posting, and discrepancy resolution with Purchasing, Receiving, and vendors; accurately allocate freight, tax, and project costs. Reconcile vendor statements and AP aging; process credits, deposits, prepayments, and applications; investigate duplicates, unmatched receipts, and overdue items. Prepare weekly ACH and wire payment runs; maintain complete invoice and payment support, vendor records, and 1099 documentation. General Ledger, Close & Reporting Reconcile the AP subledger to the GL and prepare assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations; resolve differences promptly. Prepare supported journal entries for received-not-invoiced and service accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and other assigned month-end close activities. Assist with monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, account accuracy, audit requests, and expense cutoff; support AP/AR coverage, cash application, and collections as needed. Manufacturing, Controls & Process Improvement Support inventory, COGS, job-cost and manufacturing-related reconciliations; coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to investigate variances. Maintain audit-ready documentation, comply with US GAAP and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve ERP workflows, reporting quality, and close efficiency. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on AP and month-end close support in a manufacturing, distribution, or project environment. Knowledge of US GAAP, three-way matching, accruals, reconciliations, AP/AR, and general ledger accounting; strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, formulas). ERP experience (ECI M1 preferred but not required); excellent accuracy, analytical judgment, organization, communication, and ability to manage concurrent deadlines. Preferred Inventory/job-cost accounting, multi-bank or multi-entity payments, vendor deposits, 1099 support, and experience in a high-growth business. Core Competencies Accuracy & accountability • Analytical problem-solving • Close discipline • Cross-functional communication • Adaptability Why Moonshot Opportunity to grow within a scaling organization. Exposure to cross-functional operations in a manufacturing environment. High-impact role with visibility into financial performance and decision-making. Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and excellence.