Senior Accountant

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, preparing financial reports, and providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions.

The position offers a blend of general accounting, financial reporting, inventory and manufacturing accounting, payroll support, budgeting, forecasting, and sales incentive administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy partnering cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, sales, and leadership teams.

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain accuracy of general ledger and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Monitor and reconcile accruals and other accounting adjustments
• Support internal and external audit activities

• Manage standard cost updates and cost roll processes
• Perform inventory reconciliations and inventory-related analysis
• Analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and operational performance trends
• Review manufacturing costs, overhead expenses, scrap, and production variances
• Investigate cost variances and provide recommendations for improvement
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Quality teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation
• Support annual overhead rate calculations and budgeting activities
• Develop and enhance reporting methodologies for labor, material, and overhead variance analysis

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for approximately 170 employees
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations
• Calculate payroll accruals and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger
• Review garnishments, benefits deductions, paid time off, and 401(k) contributions
• Validate payroll tax calculations and taxable wage reporting
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll filings, W-2 reviews, and payroll audits
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain payroll documentation
• Prepare commission calculations and payment requests
• Manage rebate, pricing support, and incentive program accounting
• Review distributor reporting and ensure data accuracy within the ERP system
• Generate monthly incentive and buying group reporting
• Support pricing analysis and profitability reporting initiatives
• Partner with commercial teams to provide financial insights and decision support

• Support annual physical inventory processes
• Assist with cash management activities, including wire transfers
• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Prepare management reports and ad hoc financial analysis
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across accounting and finance

• Monitor and analyze departmental spending against budget
• Assist with forecasting and reforecasting activities
• Support financial planning initiatives by providing timely reporting and analysis
• Manage competing priorities while meeting critical reporting deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of hands-on standard cost accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience working within ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational support

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 annually
, depending on experience, skill set, and overall qualifications.

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