Senior Accountant

PDQ Manufacturing; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

PDQ Manufacturing, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting activities across multiple business units with a primary focus on accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, driven, and eager to take on greater responsibility as the company grows.

You will process payables, manage receivables, assist with month-end close, prepare schedules, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; multi-entity or multi-business exposure a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ERP experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a strong desire to grow into greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments.
• Perform accounts receivable, including cash application and aging review.
• Assist with close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and annual audit.
• Prepare supporting schedules and ad hoc reports for management review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Ensure accurate, organized records to support audits, tax filings, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and efficiency across the businesses.
• Partner with operations and leadership across business units to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the role and company grow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or progress toward CPA (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system experience

Job description

PDQ Manufacturing is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania–based manufacturer of commercial door hardware, serving a wide range of architectural and institutional markets. Our product offerings include architectural commercial-grade mortise locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolts, hinges, door closers, exit devices, flat goods, and electronic locking solutions. PDQ is committed to quality craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and a safe, respectful workplace.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting activity across multiple PDQ Industries business units with a primary initial focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate is driven, detail-oriented, and looking to grow into greater responsibility as the company expands.

Essential Functions

• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and timely vendor payments.
• Perform accounts receivable, including cash application and aging review.
• Assist with close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and annual audit.
• Prepare supporting schedules and ad hoc reports for management review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Ensure accurate, organized records to support audits, tax filings, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and efficiency across the businesses.
• Partner with operations and leadership across business units to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as the role and company grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; multi-entity or multi-business exposure a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ERP experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance teams.
• Self-motivated and driven, with a strong desire to grow into greater responsibility.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Noise level is typically low to moderate, consistent with a standard office environment.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and operating standard office equipment (phone, keyboard, mouse).
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, or kneeling to access files or supplies.
• Ability to communicate clearly (talk/hear) in person and by phone.
• Occasional need to enter plant floor areas which require proper PPE.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability (STD)
• Paid time off (PTO) with accrual
• Paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity & Compliance Statement

PDQ Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PDQ Manufacturing complies with applicable provisions of Pennsylvania and federal employment laws, including but not limited to OSHA safety standards, immigration eligibility verification (Form I-9), etc. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Employment with PDQ Manufacturing is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Pre-employment background checks, drug screening, and employment eligibility verification (E-Verify) will be required, as permitted by law.