Senior Accountant

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners is seeking a Senior Accountant for our client in Akron, Ohio. This role requires extensive experience in accounting with a focus on manufacturing environments, particularly in inventory and cost accounting.

The ideal candidate will lead month-end and year-end close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with GAAP. This position also offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for career growth within a stable manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing experience required).
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and cost-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliations and adjustments.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are looking for aSenior Accountant to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a background in manufacturing environments, bringing strong expertise in inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliations and adjustments
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and inventory valuation
• Analyze financial results, including variances related to production and COGS
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and finance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience (manufacturing experience required)
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting and cost-related processes
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

What Our Client Offers

• Hybrid flexibility with a supportive work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with operations in a hands-on role
• Stable manufacturing organization with strong market presence
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a collaborative team