ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant - 

Industry: Manufacturing 
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller 

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting timely financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in maintaining strong internal controls, managing the month-end close process, and supporting operational decision-making in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting, inventory, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. 
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. 
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to management. 
• Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and tax reporting. 

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger. 
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing efficiencies. 
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. 

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. 
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and improve efficiency. 
• Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate requests from external auditors. 
• Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting as needed. 

Operational Support

• Collaborate with production, purchasing, billing, and customer support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. 
• Support ERP system maintenance, testing, and process improvements. 
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting. 
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• Experience with ERP systems 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred but not required. 
• Experience in a manufacturing company. 
• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance. 

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis 
• Cost accounting 
• Inventory management 
• Manufacturing accounting 
• General ledger management 
• Month-end close 
• Attention to detail 
• Process improvement 
• Internal controls 

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based in a plant environment (hybrid). 
• Occasional lifting of files or records up to 20 pounds. 
• Ability to participate in inventory counts outside normal business hours when required. 

Success Measures

• Complete month-end close accurately and on schedule. 
• Maintain accurate inventory and cost accounting records. 
• Deliver reliable financial reporting for management decision-making. 
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls. 
• Build effective partnerships with operations, purchasing, and sales. 
• Support a successful annual audit with minimal adjustments and timely completion.