Senior Accountant

Aprio Talent Solutions; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprio Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant for a growing food manufacturing client to own month-end close, reporting, and NetSuite optimization. You will partner with the CEO and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial controls and drive efficiency.

This role offers exposure to inventory costing, ERP enhancements, and growth into a Controller role as the business scales. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close and reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and data integrity.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and provide insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Champion NetSuite utilization and ERP optimization.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve financial workflows.
• Support ERP integrations and system enhancements.
• Analyze inventory transactions, costing methodologies, and variances.
• Monitor COGS and manufacturing-related financial activity.
• Collaborate with operations to strengthen inventory controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Summary

Growing food manufacturing company seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant to partner directly with the CEO. Own month-end close, reporting, and NetSuite optimization while gaining exposure to inventory/cost accounting and acquisition integration. Great next step for someone ready to grow into a Controller-level role

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Partner directly with executive leadership and influence key financial decisions.
• Play a visible role in scaling the finance function and strengthening financial infrastructure.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives across accounting and operations.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in NetSuite optimization and ERP enhancement efforts.
• Contribute to inventory, costing, and manufacturing‑related financial operations.

What You’ll Own

• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide reporting insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Champion NetSuite utilization, optimization, and process improvements.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve financial workflows.
• Support ERP integrations, system enhancements, and EDI‑related initiatives.
• Analyze inventory transactions, costing methodologies, and inventory variances.
• Monitor cost of goods sold, inventory movement, and manufacturing‑related financial activity.
• Partner with operations and warehouse teams to strengthen inventory controls and reporting.
• Support acquisition integrations, special projects, and growth initiatives.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month‑end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting general ledger accounting and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Have

• NetSuite ERP experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience.
• CPA designation or active CPA‑track status.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or system optimization projects.
• Experience with EDI systems and related technologies.
• Background in food manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.