Senior Accountant General Ledger

General Ledger Staff Accountant — Manufacturing Client (Direct Hire via Sum Bridge)

Location: Onsite, full time (potential hybrid one day/week after one year)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

Sum Bridge is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to hire a General Ledger Senior Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking a stable, long-term role within a growing company that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Senior Accountant will support core accounting operations with a primary focus on maintaining general ledger integrity and ensuring timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. This role includes financial analysis, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, fixed asset tracking, compliance monitoring, and budgeting/forecasting support.

• Support the Controller in upholding accounting principles, policies, and internal controls.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and assist with timely financial close cycles.
• Prepare and record journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, depreciation, intercompany, etc.).
• Ensure journal entries and reconciliations include complete support and meet internal deadlines.
• Reconcile and analyze complex general ledger accounts monthly in alignment with GAAP and company policies.
• Monitor financial transactions for compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Track capital projects, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules; record additions and disposals.
• Assist with accounts payable, payment processing, and 1099 reporting.
• Prepare state and city tax filings.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and process documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

This role will collaborate daily with Finance and Accounting teammates, and periodically engage with leadership and cross-functional partners. Professional, respectful communication is essential to succeed in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and general ledger functions.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting preferred.
• CPA/Master’s or other professional certification strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of tax regulations is a plus.

Our client offers a comprehensive total-rewards package including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation: $90,000 per year