Senior Accountant; Manufacturing

Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

$95000 - $105000 per year | Columbus, OH | Hybrid | Permanent

Take your accounting career to the next level with a high-impact role where your financial expertise, strategic insights, and leadership will help drive operational excellence and business growth!

A bit about us:

Our client is a quality-driven leader in flexible packaging solutions, committed to delivering exceptional products, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service. With a strong focus on innovation, workplace safety, and continuous improvement, they foster a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Their commitment to financial discipline and operational efficiency creates exciting opportunities for professionals to make a meaningful impact.

Why

join us?

• Competitive Compensation:
  Earn $95K–$105K plus bonus opportunities.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  Enjoy a primarily in-office role with hybrid flexibility.
• Career Growth:
  Expand your leadership skills, mentor team members, and drive financial strategy.
• Meaningful Impact:
  Collaborate with leadership, optimize processes, and influence key business decisions.

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting budgeting and forecasting, coordinating audits, and identifying opportunities to enhance financial processes and performance.

Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, the Senior Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic business decisions within a dynamic, operations-focused environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently manage complex accounting matters while mentoring and supporting other team members.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities in collaboration with department leaders.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances, and recommend improvements.
• Deliver financial analysis to support strategic planning, cost management, and operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability, improve cost controls, and optimize resource allocation.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audits

• Coordinate external audits, ensuring accurate documentation, timely responses, and resolution of findings.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Evaluate financial and operational risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.

Fixed Assets, Inventory & Operational Accounting

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital…