Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Prepare and process journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial workpapers.

• Generate internal reports and financial summaries to support leadership decisions.

• Maintain accounting accuracy in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

Payroll Management

• Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll, including benefits, 401(k), bonuses, and withholdings.

• Ensure payroll tax compliance across federal and state jurisdictions.

• Record payroll-related entries and reconcile payroll accounts monthly.

• Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate employee compensation data.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.

• Analyze payroll and headcount data to track variances and support labor planning.

• Support scenario modeling and cost analysis projects to improve financial strategy.

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Oversee customer invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations.

• Review and ensure vendor invoices are entered accurately in the ERP system.

• Maintain and test documentation for A/R and A/P processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Support external reviews and audits by preparing schedules and responding to review and audit inquiries.

• Maintain and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, ERISA, and payroll-related laws.

• Assist with annual tax filings and coordination with external tax advisors.

• Ensure sales tax reports and payments are timely and accurate.

• Monitor updates or changes to tax law that may impact the company. Ensure proper

communication and action is taken to ensure compliance.

Leadership and Additional Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and cross-train junior accounting staff.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Ops, Manufacturing) to align financial processes.

• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• 4 years of experience in accounting and payroll, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, sales tax, and payroll compliance.
• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with internal departments and external stakeholders such as auditors and
• regulatory agencies.
• Strong initiative, analytical thinking, and time management.
• Other Skills Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems (e.g., NetSuite, ADP, Avalara).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of GAAP, payroll tax laws, and financial compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with attention to accuracy and detail.