Sr. Accountant - Manufacturing

The Judge Group, INC.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support general accounting operations in the Hanover, PA area. You will ensure timely financial reporting, perform account analyses, and uphold GAAP compliance under the Controller’s direction, managing AP/AR, banking, and closing activities.

Key responsibilities include GL posting, reconciliations, bank payments, audit liaison, and cross-functional finance projects. Strong Excel, ERP, and BI skills are essential in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong GAAP understanding and internal control familiarity.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Closing: post journal entries and support period-end closing.
• Reconciliations & Oversight: perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Banking & Treasury: process ACH and wire payments and report transactions.
• Audit & Compliance: assist auditors and ensure internal controls comply with GAAP.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: prepare analyses and ad hoc reports.
• Process Improvement: optimize accounting workflows and back up AP/AR/FP&A.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Interdepartmental collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

BI software

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Manufacturer in the Hanover, PA area is seeking a Senior Accountant who will play a core role in general accounting operations for their business, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, robust account analysis, and strict GAAP compliance. Under the direction of the Controller, this role oversees AP, AR, banking transactions, and account reconciliations, while leading complex period-end closing activities and participating in cross-departmental finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Closing: Prepare, review, and post daily, weekly, and period-end general journal entries into the ERP system; calculate and review accruals and amortizations to support period-end closing.

• Reconciliations & Oversight: Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, review peer reconciliations, complete internal bank reconciliations, and review AP/AR entry accuracy.

• Banking & Treasury: Process periodic ACH and wire payments and prepare internal bank transaction reporting.

• Audit & Compliance: Partner with the Controller to compile schedules, support accounting staff, and serve as a liaison with external auditors during annual audits; ensure internal control compliance and implement new GAAP accounting standards.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Perform financial account analysis, prepare ad hoc reports, and execute special projects as assigned.

• Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support: Evaluate accounting workflows to recommend best practice enhancements; serve as operational backup for AP, AR, and FP&A functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

  • 3–5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Technical Skills:

  • Thorough understanding of GAAP guidelines and internal control frameworks.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint.

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and Business Intelligence (BI) software.

• Core Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and interdepartmental collaboration skills.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication.

• Proven ability to self-manage, prioritize time, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.