Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple manufacturing sites in Jonesboro, AR. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate books, strengthening financial controls, and delivering timely analysis that helps leaders make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with both finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Drive monthly and year-end close activities by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for multiple locations.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving variances, and ensuring balances are properly supported.

• Produce financial statements and related reporting packages that provide clear insight into plant and business performance.

• Support planning efforts through preparation of budgets, forecasts, capital spending plans, and cash flow outlooks.

• Manage payroll-related accounting by recording entries, reconciling compensation and benefits balances, and investigating discrepancies.

• Oversee intercompany accounting transactions, complete reconciliations, and coordinate timely resolution of out-of-balance items.

• Monitor adherence to accounting guidance, internal controls, and company policies to promote accurate and compliant reporting.

• Partner with finance and operations teams to develop performance measures, interpret results, and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare audit support materials, respond to internal and external auditor requests, and assist with follow-up on findings and recommendations.

• Complete ad hoc analysis, bank reconciliations, and other accounting assignments as business needs evolve.Jonesboro

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, general ledger management, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.

• Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, OneStream, or comparable platforms.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.

• Ability to explain financial results clearly to both finance professionals and operational stakeholders.

• Proven organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

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