Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in the Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing cost and inventory accounting activities, and supporting timely close and reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee cost accounting activities by maintaining standard costs, reviewing manufacturing variances, and evaluating inventory values.
• Reconcile general ledger balances and investigate discrepancies related to inventory, production activity, and other key accounts.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close tasks, including posting journal entries and completing supporting account analyses.
• Review production spending trends and work with operations leaders to identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency.
• Support physical inventory and cycle count processes, including research and resolution of count differences.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing cost centers and providing financial insight to management.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company procedures, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, documentation, and responses requested by external auditors.
• Manage fixed asset and indirect tax accounting activities, including depreciation tracking, asset changes, and sales/use tax support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including meaningful exposure to manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting controls, compliance expectations, and audit support practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operations, purchasing, and plant leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.