Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MANE in Lebanon, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain financial integrity and GAAP compliance. You will manage monthly closes, journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L flux analysis, with IFRS 16 knowledge helpful.

This role collaborates with the Accounting Manager and Director, supports audits, prepares schedules, and contributes to process improvements through automation and standardized procedures. Bachelor’s in accounting required; 3–5 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in related accounting role.
• Experience with fixed assets.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 is a plus.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes; prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Manage affiliate/intercompany transactions in SAP and corporate consolidation software.
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare cash forecasts and maintain cash reconciliations.
• Maintain IFRS 16 lease accounting and roll-forward processes.
• Assist with fixed asset setup, disposal, and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Handle payroll journal entries and other duties as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS 16 knowledge

Analytical skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

MANEis a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team at our Lebanon, Ohio facility! This position is responsible for maintaining financial integrity and ensuring our business practices adhere to GAAP. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and a solid understanding of the IFRS 16 Accounting Standard. Must also possess a proven track record in managing the monthly close process, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and performing balance sheet and P&L flux analysis. In this role, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards while providing essential support to the Accounting Manager. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with advanced accounting skills to contribute significantly to the financial health and success of the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including preparing assigned journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and managing accruals.
• Responsible for managing affiliate transactions with proper recording in SAP and corporate consolidation software. Will collaborate with affiliate counterparts to reconcile intercompany balances and reporting on a quarterly basis.
• Performs monthly general ledger account reconciliations, verify data accuracy, identify, research, and correct reconciling differences.
• Support the Accounting Manager in preparing schedules and commentary on month-end results. Perform flux analysis of the P&L and balance sheet balances, comparing actual results to prior periods and budgets. Investigate variances, provide explanations to management, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the Director of Accounting and Accounting Manager during the annual internal and external audits by preparing schedules not limited to trial balances, general ledger reports, and account reconciliations. Verify the accuracy of financial data and address any discrepancies or variances before submitting to auditors.
• Assist with governmental reporting including state tax filings and census bureau reporting.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including initial project set-up, creating, and disposing of fixed assets, ad-hoc reporting relating to fixed assets.
• Prepares monthly cash forecast, reconciles monthly cash activities, maintains YTD cash reconciliation, and verifies data on reconciliations for accuracy
• Maintain IFRS 16 lease journal entries, ensuring accurate recording of lease transactions. Perform the roll-forward process for lease liabilities and right-of-use (ROU) assets. Complete monthly reconciliations to ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Evaluate and streamline existing processes by conducting thorough assessments of current workflows, identifying inefficiencies or redundancies, and implementing automation tools or standardized procedures to improve accuracy and enhance overall productivity.
• Handles special tasks and projects as requested to meet company objectives.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years’ experience in related accounting role
• Experience with fixed assets
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 is a plus
• SAP experience a plus

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and find solutions to complex problems

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more.

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.