Senior Accountant Jonesboro, AR

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing the financial operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a passion for driving process improvements and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciling balance sheets.
• Analyze financial variances, such as manufacturing cost and price fluctuations, to provide actionable insights.
• Drive initiatives to streamline and shorten the month-end close process through enhanced efficiency.
• Review and validate accrual amounts against spending and recommend quarterly adjustments.
• Monitor, report, and assess plant cost factors, including labor, overhead, and freight expenses.
• Oversee physical inventory and cycle counting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Audit and maintain fixed asset schedules, collaborating with project owners for timely equipment capitalization.
• Assist in verifying capital spending and facilitate quarterly capital review meetings.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to accounting team members to support their growth and development.