Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Quanex

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Quanex, located in Cambridge, OH. Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor products markets. As a stable, growth-oriented organization, Quanex is “A Part of Something Bigger” by improving end-product performance, helping customers, contributing to communities, producing shareholder value, and fostering employee growth and professional development. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to month-end close procedures, and supporting financial operations to ensure the company’s financial stability and success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Various Work Schedules
• Location: In-person Cambridge, OH
• Pay: $63000–$77000 yearly
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records and support financial operations to ensure the company’s financial stability and success.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close: Execute accurate month-end close activities on schedule and contribute to broader financial operations.
• Record Management: Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper supporting documentation is maintained, and complete essential account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
• Compliance & Controls: Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, prepare audit documentation, and uphold strong internal controls to maintain financial data integrity.
• Tax & Reporting: Prepare various tax filings, including sales and use tax, GST/PST, and assist with budgeting processes and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Project Support: Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, taking ownership of high-impact projects as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting. Career level: Early Career.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.