Senior Accountant | CPA

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and operational finance activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial results, supporting the month-end close process, and partnering with operations to provide insight into manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and trial balance
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support internal and external reporting requirements
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis

Manufacturing & Cost Support

• Support cost accounting functions, including inventory and production-related accounting
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and variance analysis
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate tracking of production costs and efficiencies

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting processes
• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support ad hoc reporting and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or production environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Background in inventory accounting or standard costing