Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Jobot; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant - Manufacturing in Meriden, CT for a permanent on-site role. You will report to the Controller and help prepare the company for its first external audit in a private equity-backed setting.

Responsibilities include monthly close, policy development, and strengthening internal controls while collaborating with leadership and external auditors to scale the accounting function as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits or first-time audit readiness.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/GL system experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Partner with Controller to prepare for the first external financial statement audit.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly reporting packages for management and PE stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP / GL system

Job description

Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

$90000 - $100000 per year | Meriden, CT | On-site | Permanent

Private Equity-Backed Company

A bit about us:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join a growing, private equity-backed organization. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will play a key role in strengthening accounting processes, improving internal controls, and preparing the company for its first financial statement audit.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and helping build the foundation for a scalable accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with leadership, external auditors, and other key stakeholders.

Why join us?

Why Join Us?

Build Something Meaningful: Help establish the accounting processes, controls, and documentation needed to support the company's first external audit.

Work Directly with Leadership: Report to the Controller and gain exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, and strategic initiatives.

Make an Immediate Impact: Take ownership of key accounting responsibilities while helping improve the finance function.

Grow with the Business: Join a private equity-backed organization with opportunities to expand your responsibilities as the company evolves.

Develop Your Career: Gain valuable experience in audit readiness, internal controls, and financial reporting that can support future advancement into accounting leadership.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Partner with the Controller to prepare the organization for its first external financial statement audit, including gathering supporting documentation, preparing audit schedules, and coordinating requests from external auditors.
• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Review general ledger activity and account balances to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules for management and private equity stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial controls as the business grows.
• Maintain organized financial records and audit‑ready documentation to support financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to obtain financial information, improve processes, and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Support special projects and additional accounting initiatives as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate accounting environment, public accounting, or a private equity‑backed organization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits, preparing audit schedules, or working with external auditors; experience preparing for a first‑time audit is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP or general ledger accounting system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a growing, fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects and recommend process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a private equity‑backed, high‑growth, or middle‑market organization.
• Public accounting or external audit experience.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.