Senior Staff Accountant

Company Description

UNARCO Material Handling, the first pallet rack manufacturer in the industry, boasts fifty years of experience in production, engineering, and design. Specializing in both standard pallet racks and complex engineered systems, UNARCO is known for its detailed attention and commitment to timely delivery. This customer-centric approach has cultivated a loyal clientele and an extensive distributor network. Based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company continues to lead in enhancing warehouse and distribution center efficiency.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant. This position is based in Springfield, TN.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the company by supporting day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
• Provide accounting support and reporting for a wholly owned subsidiary, ensuring alignment with corporate accounting policies and performance targets
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist in audit preparation
• Monitor capital expenditures and depreciation schedules
• Improve financial processes to streamline monthly closing cycle and enhance accounts receivable and accounts payable performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5-7 years of accounting experience (manufacturing experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Infor XA, SAP, NetSuite) a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Maintain ERP GL and make changes as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers associated with computer work, talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs or ladders, occasionally, as needed.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25lbs unassisted is required.
• Ability to work around material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
• Use of PPE such as steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required in designated production areas.