Accountant Payroll General Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Mason City, IA
Schedule: Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt
Reports to: CFO

We are seeking an Accountant to support payroll and core accounting functions in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, general ledger activities, and month‑end close support while working within established accounting practices and internal controls.

The Accountant works closely with Finance leadership and partners across HR, Operations, and Customer Experience to ensure reliable financial processes and timely reporting. A high level of attention to detail and confidentiality—particularly related to payroll—is essential.

• Execute regular payroll cycles, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax with holdings
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payroll‑related journal entries and supporting documentation
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and investigate variances
• Support year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2/W‑3 preparation and benefit and retirement plan reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with established close schedules
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Perform month‑end close activities, including accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal review and external audit requests

• Apply daily cash receipts and reconcile to bank activity
• Prepare bank reconciliations and research reconciling items
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform routine collections outreach
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing or payment issues

• Provide backup support for accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment preparation
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable invoicing and billing adjustments
• Maintain documentation and follow internal controls and segregation‑of‑duties requirements
• Assist with maintaining procedures and identifying process improvement opportunities

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with hands‑on payroll processing
• Experience supporting month‑end close
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP and payroll systems
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail, sense of ownership, confidentiality, and clear communication skills

• Experience in a manufacturing or product‑based environment

• Office‑based role within a manufacturing setting
• Frequent collaboration with HR, Operations, and customer‑facing teams
• Additional hours may be required during payroll and month‑ or year‑end close

In addition to being rock-solid and rapidly growing, Metalcraft is recognized throughout North Iowa as a Top Workplace in the Advanced Manufacturing sector with competitive pay, great benefits, stable work environment, and opportunity to grow and advance your career. Our Employees (Member-Owners) can have direct benefit and input in decisions, ideas, you will be heard.

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