Staff Accountant / Senior Accountant

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. The level of the position will be determined based on the experience, technical accounting knowledge, and overall qualifications the candidate brings to the role.

Previous manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience are required for this position. The selected candidate will support multiple operating locations and work closely with operations leadership, making a strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing financial processes essential to success. This position offers the opportunity to own key accounting functions, support month-end close, partner with operational leaders, and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within a Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Own and participate in the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and investigate variances.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including aging reviews and collection activities.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain fixed asset records.
• Assist with intercompany accounting and month-end balancing activities.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial analysis and reporting support.
• Contribute to ERP optimization and accounting process improvements.
• Support annual audits and other compliance-related activities.
• Perform special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Travel Requirement

This position will require travel approximately twice per quarter during the first several months of employment to allow the selected candidate to become acclimated to the organization's teams, facilities, and operational processes. Travel is expected to decrease some after the onboarding and integration period is complete.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience for Staff Accountant consideration; 5+ years for Senior Accountant consideration.
• Previous manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with operations and leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience.
• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations across multiple locations.
• ERP implementation, migration, or stabilization experience.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are encouraged to apply