Company Profile San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high-quality comfort footwear. Position: SAS has an opening in the Accounting Department for a Staff Accountant who will report to the CFO. Job Responsibilities: + Responsible for month-end close activities for multiple entities including the preparation and review of financial data, research discrepancies and make correcting journal entries accordingly + Analyze variances on the balance sheet and income statement to identify potential issues prior to close. Understand root cause and drive corrective action. + Prepare monthly variance analysis with detailed explanations + Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts with resolution to any noted items + Understand the accounting processes of how subledger accounts feed into the general ledger and be able to fill in the gaps when needed + Able to support different teams in the accounting department + Create Value Added analysis reports + Assist the CFO with special projects + Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data to enhance the company’s value + Assist in streamlining and modifying current month-end close to shorten the closing period + Performs highly complex tasks, providing analysis in various accounting functions + Reviews financial data; maintains documented records supporting financial data used in analysis + Assist with Quarter and Year End Inventory + Assist in Annual Audit + Works on special projects and requests as needed Required: + Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or an experience equivalent to degree + Demonstrated technical accounting experience in a manufacturing environment + Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy + Excellent verbal skills with the ability to accurately explain your work + Excellent written communication skills with ability to present data + Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with management to exchange information influence and persuade. + Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel + The ability to work in a team environment and within cross-functional team(s) in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. + The ability to maintain confidential information and ability to work with deadlines. + Be a flexible, strategic team player with infallible integrity and ethical standards. + Be someone who strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. + Possess the ability to multi-task and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines. Preferred: + Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.) + Experience with ERP systems + Knowledge of Microsoft D365/ERP as an ERP + Billing or coding experience Physical Requirements: + Physical labor is often necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including sitting, standing and walking. + Ability to input data (typing) into a computer for long periods. SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.