Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Jabil

The Tone
This is a full-time role at Jabil, located in Prince George, VA. Jabil is establishing a new factory in Prince George, VA, focused on manufacturing large-form-factor equipment, which will be substantial in size (shipping container size) and weight (50+ tons), and complex. This position is part of the core factory startup and onboarding team, responsible for building operations and staff, fitting out the building, and creating process flows from the ground up. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, acting as a key business partner to site leadership, and providing in-depth financial analysis and operational performance reporting to drive informed decision-making for this critical new venture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Prince George, VA
• Pay: $58800–$94100 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate financial records and provide critical analysis to support the financial health and operational decision-making for a new manufacturing facility.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and proper coding.
• Month-End & Reporting: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing financial statements, and contribute to routine financial health reviews.
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting: Conduct forecasting, budgeting, PPV analysis, and in-depth cost analysis to provide insights for operational performance and drive better decision-making.
• Operational Support: Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Corporate Finance teams to deliver operational performance reporting, improve transparency, and support strategic initiatives.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure SOX compliance, maintain strong internal controls, comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, coupled with a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience: 0-2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and advanced formulas; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy; effective written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and prior work experience preferably in a manufacturing or multinational environment.