Sr Accountant

Dart Container; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container seeks a Senior Accountant to own complex accounting areas, strengthen technical expertise, and help drive more efficient financial processes. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting for a manufacturing environment.

You will interact with internal departments and external partners, ensuring GAAP-compliant accounting, accurate analyses, and detailed financial communications. A CPA or equivalent GAAP experience is highly valued for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Four (4) years of accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing accounting or equivalent.
• CPA license, OR five (5) years of progressive GAAP accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing.
• Ability to comprehend and account for moderately complex business transactions in compliance with GAAP.
• Microsoft Excel skills including V-lookup, pivots, graphs.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and post advanced journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare detailed reports for analysis.
• Close the general ledger timely for month-end and year-end, including audits.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end/year-end financial reporting packages.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Looking for a role that challenges you to think deeper? Join a team where you’ll own complex accounting areas, strengthen your technical expertise, and help drive more efficient, effective financial processes.

Dart Container is seeking a Senior Accountant who is naturally curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to continuously improve.

What you'll do

• Accurately prepare and post advanced journal entries
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Prepare detailed reports for analysis
• Responsible for the timely month-end and year-end close of the general ledger and related external audits
• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reporting package to management and external business partners. This includes report preparation, following up on variances, data analysis and account review.
• Create accurate and concise verbal and written communications to internal departments and external business partners about accounting-related information
• Maintain secure control of accounting-related documentation; invoices, checks, journal entries, financial statements
• Understand how the other functional areas (including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Human Capital Management, and Supply Chain Management) impact Finance in the current ERP system
• Participate in special projects individually or as part of a cross‑functional team
• Maintain accurate job aids for all duties assigned

What you'll need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting or related field of study
• Four (4) years of accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing industry accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA license, OR five (5) years of progressive Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (\u201CGAAP\u201D) accounting experience with a focus in manufacturing or equivalent combination of experience
• Ability to comprehend and account for moderately complex business transactions, in compliance with GAAP
• Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V‑lookup, graphs, pivot tables)
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job‑related processes to internal customers
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proven analytical problem solver
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas and solutions
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Works well in a team environment, working towards the common goal of the department as a whole

Preferred:

• Intercompany transactions
• Exposure to large data sets or complex environments
• Power BI or similar tools (nice to have)

Overview:

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper‑evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family‑owned, family‑focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits:

Dart Container full‑time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short‑term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us at [e-mail]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call [phone] Ext 3390 or email us at [e-mail] for assistance.