Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will assist with a wide variety of accounting, operational and administrative functions for the overall organization. Our goal is to provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to understand all financial processes and to develop them into a team leader as the organization grows and changes. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the general accounting and financial processes of the organization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process organizational accounts receivable transactions; including invoicing and payment applications.
• Reconcile accounts receivable invoices to ensure that all customer invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Perform collection duties related to customer past due invoices.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data for multiple divisions/classifications.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts payable invoices to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Maintain financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically.
• Assist with month-end closing processes.
• Establish and maintain confidential employer and business files.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable and receivable statuses.
• Producing and preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial statements/reports for the accounting department.
• Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with vendors and customers.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits as requested.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA certification preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related roles. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
• Strong understanding and application of cost accounting principles, including job order costing, absorption costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Professional interpersonal skills, appearance, and attitude.
• Experience with cost management systems and ERP software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or specialized manufacturing software).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to explain accounting positions and financial and industry trends briefly and clearly.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple expectations.
• The ability to evaluate and improve processes to create innovative solutions with limited resources.
• The ability to understand and enforce internal controls to mitigate risk.
• The ability to learn new software quickly and create business processes for integrated use.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes; particularly injection molding, is highly preferred.