Senior Accountant

Tellus Products, LLC; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellus Products, LLC in Belle Glade/West Palm Beach is seeking a Senior Accountant to support general accounting, inventory and manufacturing subledgers, and provide financial analysis to leadership. This role requires GAAP compliance, timely close, and collaboration with the Plant Controller.

You will analyze variances, maintain standard costs, review COGS and production costs, prepare GL entries, and help develop robust accounting procedures in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA/CMA a plus.
• 3+ years cost or managerial accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, inventory reconciliation, and cost analysis.
• Review COGS, variable manufacturing costs, and other production-related costs.
• Update and maintain standard costs within BOMs.
• Investigate variances and supporting corrective actions.
• Validate stock counts and analyze inventory movements for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries.
• Support accounting transactions for GAAP compliance.
• Provide insights to site leaders on manufacturing performance and cost improvement opportunities.

Skills

Cost accounting

Managerial accounting

Internal controls

Excel

ERP (Dynamics GP)

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree is a plus

CPA or CMA designation is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the general accounting function, including the inventory and manufacturing subledgers, and providing financial analysis to business leadership. This role records accounting information in the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Key responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, analyzing financial and operational data, and preparing clear explanations for activity trends and variances. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to the Controller and must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment with minimal supervision.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Controller during the month-end close process, including preparation of annual financial statements, related support schedules, cost analysis, and inventory reconciliation.
• Review and validate cost of goods sold, variable manufacturing costs and other production-related costs.
• Update and maintain standard costs within bills of materials (BOMs).
• Investigate manufacturing variances and purchase price variances, identifying drivers and supporting corrective actions as needed.
• Validate stock counts and perform analysis of inventory movements and rotations of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Review quantity and value of product scrap and losses that result from the operation.
• Support Operations during the physical inventory count and lead inventory valuation process.
• Develop, implement, and test accounting procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control in the inventory environment.
• Prepare and process general ledger entries.
• Support with recurring accounting and financial transactions required for compliance.
• Maintain internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as stock counts, accounts payable, and related processes.
• Research, reconcile, and record purchasing activity.
• Partner with site leaders and operational stakeholders to provide insights into manufacturing performance, inventory management, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Prepare other ad-hoc analytical reports as requested by management.
• Ensure the accuracy of technical reporting.
• Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Experiences

• 3+ years of cost or managerial accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field required; professional accounting certification preferred.
• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is a plus.
• CPA or CMA designation is a plus.

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and action-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Intellectually curious, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify, own, and resolve issues.
• Willingness to learn by engaging directly with operations and spending time in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective listener and practical problem-solver.
• Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Open to learning new technologies that optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Comfortable working with large data sets.
• Able to multitask, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Belle Glade, FL (Hybrid)
• West Palm Beach, FL

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.