Senior Accountant

Position Summary 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions that support the Company’s financial reporting, manufacturing operations, and financial analysis and plays a key role in the day-to-day accounting duties as well as the month-end and year-end closing activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

General Accounting & Financial Reporting 

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries. 

• Reconcile various balance sheets and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. 

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 

• Maintain fixed asset schedules and manage depreciation entries. 

• Assist with multi-entity consolidations and eliminating entries. 

• Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP. 

• Support month-end close for inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing overhead. 

• Support cycle counting and physical inventory processes. 

• Assist with the day-to-day accounting functions related to accounts receivable including but not limited to customer onboarding, ensuring sales tax is collected accurately, and collections. 

Analysis & Business Support 

• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory transactions, and operational variances. 

• Support with budgeting and forecasting when requested. 

• Assist management with various reports and financial analyses. 

• Identify trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance. 

Compliance & Internal Controls 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. 

• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls and accounting procedures. 

• Assist with tax filings, sales tax reporting, and other compliance-related requirements as needed. 

Process Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through technology and automation and assist in implementing solutions. 

• Support ERP maintenance, data accuracy initiatives, and financial system enhancements. 

• Participate in cross-functional projects affecting financial operations. 

Leadership & Team Support 

• Serve as a resource and mentor for accounting staff. 

• Assist with training in accounting procedures and best practices. 

• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable Specialist and other accounting staff as needed. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required. 

• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred. 

Experience 

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience. 

• Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred. 

• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and ERP systems preferred. 

• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. 

• Advanced Excel skills. 

• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Available to work overtime to support month-end and year-end close deadlines. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Accurate and timely month-end close. 

• Timely completion of reconciliations. 

• Financial reporting accuracy. 

• Process improvement implementation. 

• Compliance with internal controls and policies.