Connect Search is partnering with a small to mid-sized manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with operations, and making an impact beyond the numbers. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a lean accounting environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants visibility with leadership. Connect Search is looking for a true accounting professional who can operate independently while partnering with the business.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership
- Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and drive improvements
- Collaborative, close-knit team where your contributions make a difference
- Exposure to both financial accounting and manufacturing operations
- Opportunity for professional growth as the company continues to evolve
What You Will Be Doing?
- Month-End Close: Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Inventory Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, adjustments, and physical inventory counts.
- Cost Accounting: Monitor manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze production costs, inventory variances, and manufacturing expenses to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
- Operational Partnership: Collaborate with plant management, production, and operations teams to monitor costs, improve profitability, and support business decisions.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with annual budgets, financial forecasts, and analysis of actual results against budget.
- Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation calculations, and capital expenditure tracking.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance ERP system utilization.
- Cross-Functional Support: Work closely with the Controller/CFO and other departments on special projects, financial analysis, and day-to-day accounting needs.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or an inventory-intensive environment
- Strong general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close experience
- Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and variance analysis
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance