Accountant

Ingersoll Rand; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Sidney, OH, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage month-end close, conduct variance analysis, and partner with plant leadership to drive business performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP. The competitive salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience / cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.
• 4+ years of experience working with ERP accounting systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on Excel experience with proficiency in VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience preparing journal entries and executing month-end close activities.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with GAAP and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform the monthly accounting close process and journal entry postings.
• Support compliance with SOX and internal controls.
• Review and analyze plant variances to determine cause.
• Assist with excess and obsolete inventory review.

Skills

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting Expertise

GAAP/SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Proficiency

Advanced Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities in a Fast-Paced Environment

Clear & Effective Communication Across All Organizational Levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance

Tools

ERP accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Excel (formula-driven analysis)

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Sidney, OH (onsite)

Job Overview

Are you an Accountant who wants more than a routine close—someone who’s driven to understand the business, influence decisions, and grow into leadership? At our Sidney, Ohio manufacturing site, this role offers exactly that. As part of Ingersoll Rand, you’ll step into a high-visibility position supporting a growing, high-potential business unit where finance is deeply connected to operations. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll take ownership of key elements of the month-end close, cost accounting, and variance analysis—while partnering directly with plant leadership to understand what’s really driving performance. This is not a back-office role. You’ll be in the business working alongside operations, translating financials into insights, and helping guide smarter decisions across production, cost, and profitability. With shared services handling transactional work, your focus stays where it matters most: analysis, ownership, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with deliverables and deadlines
• Perform the monthly accounting close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entry postings
• Support compliance with SOX and internal controls, as well as assisting with audit requirements
• Review and analyze plant variances to determine cause
• Assist with excess and obsolete inventory review
• Support annual standard cost process and perform ad-hoc requests
• Establish costing for all new parts and review request for all cost updates on existing parts
• Ability to work in cross functional teams throughout the organization to drive results
• Assist with accounts payable invoice approval/processing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience / cost accounting in a manufacturing setting
• 4+ years of experience working with ERP accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE)
• 3+ years of hands‑on Excel experience with proficiency in formula‑driven analysis such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience preparing journal entries and executing month‑end close activities
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with GAAP and SOX compliance, including a strong understanding of internal controls and exposure interfacing with external auditors

Core Competencies

• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting Expertise
• GAAP/SOX Compliance & Internal Controls Proficiency
• Advanced Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities in a Fast‑Paced Environment
• Clear & Effective Communication Across All Organizational Levels

Preferences

• Master’s Degree
• CMA, CFA and/or CPA Certification
• SAP, Windchill and/or Hyperion Consolidation experience

Travel and Work Arrangements

• This role is onsite in Sidney, OH
• Minimal travel less than 5%

Pay Range

The base pay range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings.