Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

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Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions including accounts receivable, revenue recognition, month-end close, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, enjoys working in a fast-paced setting, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats within a smaller organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts receivable process, including billing, cash application, collections support, and customer account reconciliations.
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and company policies, ensuring accurate and timely recording of sales transactions.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Aid in monthly financial statement preparation and internal management reporting.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate invoicing, revenue reporting, and inventory-related accounting.
• Support inventory and cost accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations and manufacturing-related transactions.
• Aid in annual audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Mechanical engineering or manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, small-company environment where flexibility and initiative are valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory or cost accounting.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
• Experience improving accounting processes or implementing system enhancements.

A bit about us: Our client is a growing manufacturing company with approximately 50 employees that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit finance team where you'll have broad exposure across the accounting function and play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing manufacturing company.
• Broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting and finance.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with visibility to leadership.
• Stable organization with opportunities for professional growth.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

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