Manufacturing Accountant

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, located in Columbus, OH, is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support close processes and maintain general ledger accuracy. You will perform reconciliations, post journal entries, and collaborate with operations and procurement to support manufacturing activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years in manufacturing accounting, with strong Excel skills and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong account reconciliation experience is required.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar.
• Understanding of general ledger and financial reporting.
• Inventory/cost accounting experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial data and assist with reporting.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to support manufacturing accounting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and inventory reconciliations.
• Leverage ERP systems to process transactions, generate reports, and improve efficiencies.
• Support audit requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Account reconciliations

ERP proficiency

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

JD Edwards

Epicor

Job description

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial data and assist with financial reporting.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to support manufacturing-related accounting activities.
• Assist with inventory accounting, cost tracking, and inventory reconciliations.
• Leverage ERP systems to process transactions, generate reports, and improve accounting efficiencies.
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong account reconciliation experience is required.
• Experience working within an ERP system is required (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar).
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.