Senior Accountant

Description

A growing manufacturing company is looking for a Senior Accountant to become a key member of its accounting team. This position goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for someone who is comfortable owning significant portions of the month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting process.

You’ll work closely with accounting leadership and operational teams to understand financial activity, identify variances, and help ensure the company's financial information is accurate and timely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own assigned areas of the monthly close process

• Prepare and review journal entries

• Perform complex account reconciliations

• Maintain and analyze balance sheet accounts

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports

• Analyze manufacturing expenses and operational variances

• Assist with inventory and cost accounting activities

• Review accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules

• Investigate unusual fluctuations and transaction discrepancies

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Prepare financial information for management review

• Assist with annual audits and tax-related requests

• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

• Partner with operations, purchasing, and finance teams

• Assist with special projects and accounting initiatives

Requirements

• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong month-end close experience

• Advanced understanding of general ledger accounting

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience with ERP systems

• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Excellent communication skills

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