General Accountant

To $80K

Job Overview

Sherpa is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our client's team at their Lancaster facility. This role will serve as a key link between finance, senior management and production while supporting the accounting needs of a fast-paced wholesale distribution and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with financial systems, analyzing data, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance reports, and forecasts using accounting and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Production & Cost Accounting: Partner with production management to track manufacturing costs, evaluate production efficiency, and maintain accurate inventory valuations and costing within the ERP system.
• Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain the accuracy of financial data, troubleshoot general ledger and system issues, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and system functionality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior management and production teams to translate financial data into actionable insights that support business growth, operational efficiency, and cost management.
• General Accounting: Support month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and A/P, A/R, and inventory-related accounting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, wholesale distribution, supply chain, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Accounting Systems: Strong hands-on experience with accounting and ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis, and working with financial data within accounting systems.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify discrepancies, and support accurate reporting.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and system-generated data to management and cross-functional teams.