Senior Accountant: Manufacturing Cost & GAAP Reporting

Becker Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Becker Pumps Americas is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their hands-on finance team. You will own core aspects of month-end close, coordinate with manufacturing operations, and ensure accurate financial reporting across the organization.

This role requires 5+ years in accounting, manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with an ERP system. You will support budgeting, cost accounting, payroll, and audits while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including cost accounting and inventory.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Independent work style and ownership of responsibilities.
• Paylocity experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support cost accounting and inventory control activities.
• Prepare daily and monthly sales and operational reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Support 401(k) administration and certificate of insurance request.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain GAAP compliance.
• Process company payroll and manage related payroll procedure.
• Oversee electronic invoicing and assist with collection activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Paylocity

ERP system

Job description

Becker Pumps Americas is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their hands-on finance team. You will own core aspects of month-end close, coordinate with manufacturing operations, and ensure accurate financial reporting across the organization.

This role requires 5+ years in accounting, manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with an ERP system. You will support budgeting, cost accounting, payroll, and audits while driving process improvements.