Manufacturing General Accountant - Growth & Broad Finance

Wynalda Packaging, LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to multiple areas of finance

Job summary

Wynalda Packaging, LLC is seeking a General Accountant to support our finance team with general ledger, AR, billing, and fixed asset management. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with operations, and timely month-end close.

This position offers exposure to multiple areas of finance in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives, in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Handle accounts receivable, billing, and cash applications.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and CIP tracking.
• Provide backup for accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Assist in audit preparation and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Office suite

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

OpenAccounts

Radius

Job description

About Wynalda Packaging
Wynalda Packaging is a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, serving customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated General Accountant to join our Finance team.

Position Summary
The General Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations through general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, billing, fixed asset management, reconciliations, sales tax reporting, and month-end close activities. This position will also provide support in accounts payable, payroll, audit preparation, and special projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, values accuracy, and wants to contribute to a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

– Accounts Receivable & Customer Billing
– Generate and process customer invoices, ensuring pricing, freight, and additional charges are accurate.
– Monitor open production jobs to ensure all completed shipments are invoiced in a timely manner.
– Apply customer payments and reconcile cash receipts to the accounts receivable ledger.
– Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
– Communicate with customers regarding account questions, payment status, and outstanding balances.
– Prepare and distribute customer account statements.
– Process customer credit applications, including credit reviews and reference verification.
– General Accounting & Financial Reporting
– Prepare general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
– Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
– Assist with inventory-related analysis and financial reporting.
– Reconcile corporate credit card activity and maintain supporting documentation.
– Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns for multiple entities and jurisdictions.
– Assist with annual audit preparation and requests from external auditors.
– Support accounting activities for affiliated business entities.
– Fixed Assets & Capital Projects
– Maintain fixed asset and construction-in-progress (CIP) records.
– Reconcile fixed asset activity to the general ledger.
– Track additions, disposals, and transfers of company assets.
– Maintain records related to company vehicles and other capital assets.
– Provide fixed asset documentation to external accounting partners as required.
– Cross-Functional Support
– Provide backup support for accounts payable and payroll processing.
– Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
– Collaborate with operations, customer service, and leadership teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
– Assist in developing efficient and accurate financial processes.

Qualifications
Required
– Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
– 1-3 years of accounting experience.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
– Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
– Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
– Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred
– Manufacturing accounting experience.
– Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Microsoft Great Plains, OpenAccounts, Radius, or similar platforms.
– Experience with inventory accounting and month-end close processes.
– Understanding of fixed asset accounting and sales tax reporting.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
The ideal candidate:
– Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments.
– Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
– Works well independently while contributing to team success.
– Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
– Demonstrates initiative and continuously seeks process improvements.
– Adapts easily to changing priorities and business needs.

Work Environment
This position is primarily based in a professional office environment with occasional interaction with manufacturing operations. The role requires extended periods of computer work and regular collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Wynalda Packaging?
– Stable and growing manufacturing organization
– Collaborative team environment
– Opportunity to gain broad accounting experience
– Exposure to multiple areas of finance and business operations
– Meaningful role with direct impact on company performance

Wynalda Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.