Staff Accountant

Full-time

Description

Job Title : Staff Accountant
Classification : Full-time, Salaried Exempt
Location : On-site Kymera International- Thermal Spray Solutions (TSS), Chesapeake, VA
Reports To : Controller

Job Overview :
The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in general accounting, ensuring accuracy and consistency across general ledger activities, supporting audits, leading cost analysis, and contributing to strategic financial decision-making. This role is critical to the success of the organization’s daily activities and overall performance. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and perform general accounting functions to support the corporate office and TSS.

This team player will maintain a strong rapport with our internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations and financial reporting, compliance with company policies, accounting standards and applicable legislation. The role demands a high level of attention to detail, exceptional attendance and punctuality, and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Responsibilities :

Corporate & General Accounting

• Assist in the management of the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist in preparing monthly internal reporting packages for leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit activities.
• Review capital expenditure requests, track, manage spend vs capex proposals.
• Assist in managing payroll-related transactions, including posting payroll journal entries and ensuring compliance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare variance analysis (budget vs. actual vs. forecast) and monitor profit margins and cost trends.
• Prepare and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results for plant operations.
• Project Profitability budgeting, forecasting, projection, and reporting
• Manufacturing variance and productivity analysis reporting.
• Reconcile inventory between general ledger and subledgers, supporting cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Identify and recommend cost-reduction opportunities based on financial analysis.
• Prepare departmental cost reports and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Work closely with other departments to track expenditure and ensure proper authorization for purchase orders.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Lead efforts to automate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions.
• Work closely with Shared Services to ensure timely accurate transaction processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Collaboration & Strategic Support

• Work closely with the Controller and General Manager on financial and operational tasks, including forecasts, cash planning, special projects, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments, including procurement, HR, and sales, to support company initiatives and financial planning.
• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

Flexibility and Adaptability to Change: Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary:

At Kymera International - we provide a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive.

We are dedicated to helping you live your best life, both professionally and personally. Benefits are reviewed annually.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Strong financial. analytical skills, with a focus on general accounting transaction accuracy.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and recommend actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and at various organizational levels.
• High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFs, charts) and ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Ability to thrive in the dynamic environment of a small company, where roles often blend responsibilities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and meet legal compliance standards.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 2-3 years of staff accounting experience with a demonstrated track record of accuracy, and process improvement.
• Ability to prepare financial reporting structures that provide insight to management that help in strategic planning & decision making.
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting or Project Accounting experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to work under pressure prepare schedules under tight deadlines.

Physical and Travel Requirements :

• On-Site Requirement: This is a primarily on-site role; candidates must be available to work full-time at the company's main office location.
• Physical Demands: Ability to sit and work at a desk or computer workstation for extended periods (8+ hours per day), with occasional standing or walking required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, equipment, or supplies).
• Ability to occasionally travel (up to 10%) to regional plant locations is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment :
Kymera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.