Senior Accountant - Growth & Audit-Ready GAAP Expert

Southwire Company; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a skilled corporate accountant to support cash and lease accounting, prepare journal entries, monthly close activities, and general ledger reconciliations. You will ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing-focused environment.

The role emphasizes internal controls, GAAP applications, and contributions to year-end audits, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years in accounting.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and oversees financial accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial policies.
• Acts as a senior resource for the accounting team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior accountants, troubleshooting complex accounting issues, and ensuring adherence to best practices in financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations in accordance with company policies and reconciliation standards.
• Implements processes to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, driving improvements in financial systems, procedures, and technology.
• Ensures continuous optimization of financial operations.
• Manages accounting activities involving foreign currency transactions, including revaluations and analysis to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to influence business strategy, ensuring alignment between financial operations and broader organizational objectives.
• Ensures the integrity of financial processes, coordinating audits, and ensuring the accurate and timely submission of required regulatory filings.
• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established close timelines.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring audit-ready support for assigned accounts and processes.
• Support the research, analysis, and application of U.S. GAAP for new or amended accounting standards and non-routine transactions, ensuring consistent and compliant accounting treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Accounting Software

External Auditing

Analytical Skills

GAAP

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Budgeting

Internal Controls

Critical Thinking

Forecasting

Positivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accounting / Finance degree

CPA (preferred)

Manufacturing experience preferred

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a skilled corporate accountant to support cash and lease accounting, prepare journal entries, monthly close activities, and general ledger reconciliations. You will ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across departments in a manufacturing-focused environment.

The role emphasizes internal controls, GAAP applications, and contributions to year-end audits, with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to cross-functional