SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job DetailsJob Location: West Des Moines - West Des Moines, IA 50265Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingJob Title: Senior Accountant Who We Are All-State Industries, Inc. is a highly diversified, custom-manufacturer of nonmetallic industrial components for OEM's around the world. We have several locations in North America, including Mexico. We collaborate with our customers from concept design through project launch by providing solutions pertaining to Die Cutting, Machined Plastics, Open Cast Urethane Molding, Thermoforming, Acoustical/Thermal Insulation Products, and Molded Masticated Rubber. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to support our accounting team. This role will assist with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, solid accounting fundamentals, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to financial reporting and process improvements.The Senior Accountant is a hands-on member of the corporate accounting team responsible for accurate, timely financial information across a private-equity-owned, multi-entity industrial manufacturing organization with operations in the United States and Mexico. The role combines core general-ledger ownership with manufacturing and operational analysis, internal controls, audit support, and process improvement. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in detail, investigating the business story behind the numbers, and partnering with colleagues across finance and operations. Why Join Our Team You will join a collaborative finance team that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, contribute to meaningful financial analysis, and support the continued growth of the organization. Employees are encouraged to bring ideas forward, develop professionally, and make a meaningful impact on the business. Key Responsibilities Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and review-ready supporting schedules. Maintain general-ledger integrity for assigned entities and accounts; research unusual activity, resolve reconciling items, and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and period-over-period variances; clearly explain material drivers and items requiring follow-up. Support consolidation and intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany balances, eliminations, foreign-currency activity, and coordination with local accounting teams. Perform manufacturing and cost-accounting analysis, including inventory, standard cost, labor and overhead absorption, burden allocation, purchase-price and usage variances, scrap, and gross-margin trends. Partner with plant and functional leaders to validate financial and operational data, investigate performance issues, and translate analysis into practical next steps. Support fixed assets, leases, inventory reserves, prepaid expenses, debt schedules, and other assigned balance-sheet and income-statement areas. Assist with external audits, tax workpapers, lender and private-equity reporting, bank or compliance requests, and other recurring financial-information needs. Execute and strengthen internal controls, maintain clear process documentation, and produce organized workpapers that can be readily reviewed and reproduced. Use ERP data and advanced Excel tools to improve reconciliations, reporting, and analysis; identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and shorten manual processes. Provide backup support for other accounting functions and complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as business needs evolve.   QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a closely related degree with substantial accounting coursework may be considered. At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for general-ledger accounting and month-end close. Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, balance-sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP or comparable lookup functions, SUMIFS, data validation, and efficient manipulation of large data sets. Experience with an ERP or integrated accounting system and the ability to trace transactions from source activity through the general ledger. Demonstrated accuracy, sound judgment, follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with limited supervision. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work constructively with both accounting and non-accounting colleagues. Preferred CPA or CMA certification, or active progress toward certification. Accounting experience in manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-intensive environment. Experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, foreign operations, standard costing, or private-equity-owned organizations. Experience with Epicor, Sage 100, IBM Power 90-AS/400, Power BI, or similar ERP and reporting tools. Working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required. What Success Looks Like Assigned close responsibilities are completed accurately, on schedule, and with clear, review-ready support. Reconciliations identify and resolve issues promptly rather than carrying unexplained balances forward. Variance analysis explains business drivers and leads to focused questions, decisions, or corrective action. Recurring reports and processes become more consistent, documented, and efficient over time. Finance and operating partners view the Senior Accountant as responsive, credible, curious, and accountable.   Benefits and Total Rewards We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to promote financial security, health, and work-life balance. Our benefits include: Competitive salary and company performance-based bonus opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Company paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance Voluntary insurance options include Short-Term Disability, Term-Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Generous paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities A collaborative and supportive team environment Equal Opportunity Employer / Accommodations We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources for assistance.