Senior Accountant

Edge-Plastics; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Edge Plastics Inc. in Mansfield, Ohio is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and mentor accounting staff. This role requires a strong background in general ledger management, account reconciliations, and manufacturing-sector accounting.

The individual must report to the CFO and work in the brick-and-mortar office daily. Responsibilities include the month-end close, audits, process improvement, and payroll/taxes support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related accounting experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive financial and consolidated statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and support month-end close processes.
• Direct internal and external audits ensuring GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Develop and review accounting procedures to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Prepare and review payroll and assist in filing tax forms.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

GAAP compliance

Financial analysis

Payroll processing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

IQMS

Crystal Reports

Excel

Access

Job description

About the Organization Edge Plastics Inc. is an injection molding manufacturing company located in Mansfield, Ohio. We manufacture household, commercial, recreational, and industrial storage containers for large and small retailers across the United States and Canada.

It's an exciting time at Edge! Our company is growing and reinvesting in high-efficient machinery and automation equipment while expanding product lines as we continue to capture market share. At Edge, we strive to develop and foster a culture that is welcoming, collaborative, and performance based. Our people are our core and we are passionate about their success!

Description

Position Name: Senior Accountant

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Supervises Others: No

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee our organization's financial operations, ensure strict GAAP compliance, and mentor accounting staff. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and manufacturing-sector accounting. This individual must be able to report to the brick and mortar office daily.

Job Responsibilities

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Analyze financial data, summarize financial status, and prepare comprehensive financial and consolidated statements.
• General Ledger & Month-End: Maintain the general ledger and actively support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Audits & Compliance: Direct internal and external audits while ensuring full adherence to GAAP principles and internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Develop, document, and review business processes, accounting policies, systems, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and control spending.
• Payroll & Taxes: Prepare and review payroll, and assist in filing federal, state, and local tax forms

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary is $80,000, commensurate with experience in manufacturing. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Annual performance incentive bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Voluntary group life and short term, long term disaiblity plans available
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer-matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Familiarity with accounting software, with IQMS and/or Crystal Reports are considered a major plus.
• Competencies: Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and ownership skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of general financial accounting, cost accounting, and GAAP standards.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Execution: High attention to detail, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently or within a team with a strong sense of urgency on time-sensitive projects.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand at a desk working on a computer for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to report to and work in the brick-and-mortar office.
• Flexibility on working hours is required based on unplanned business needs.

Edge Plastics Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.