Bookkeeper

Our manufacturing client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to oversee essential financial operations, with a strong emphasis on SAP experience. This role entails full responsibility for managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will excel in generating financial reports, maintaining an accurate general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Proficiency in SAP is essential, as it will support streamlined processes and data accuracy. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing company, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically manage and maintain all financial records and transactions, ensuring rigorous accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with the company’s objectives.
• Prepare and thoroughly analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Record journal entries, make workin-progress (WIP) adjustments, and provide deep insights into financial data to guide decision-making.
• Conduct meticulous bank and credit card statement reconciliations, maintaining precision and preventing discrepancies to safeguard financial integrity.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions with a focus on timely invoicing, collections, and efficient cash flow. Leverage SAP (preferred) to streamline processes and ensure consistency.
• Oversee payroll calculations and processing, ensuring accuracy in tracking vacation and sick leave. Provide detailed reporting on payroll metrics and employee benefits usage.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual tax returns, including sales, payroll, and income tax, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, ensuring compliance and proactively advising on emerging requirements or industry best practices.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and offering strategic recommendations for continuous improvement and financial stability.
• Present detailed financial reports to management and other stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights. Address inquiries and provide informed guidance on financial matters.
• Execute and oversee all month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established timelines.
• Utilize job costing expertise to provide meaningful insights into manufacturing and project-related costs across the company’s hybrid production model—spanning make, finish, and installation phases.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by bringing forward innovative ideas, process improvements, and unsolicited insights to enhance financial practices.
• Proactively support rollouts and conversions with a focus on long-term strategic impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software, especially QuickBooks
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities effectively
• Proven experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and tax regulations
• Skilled in preparing detailed financial statements and reports
• High level of accuracy and keen attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and offer strategic insights
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (preferred)
• Experience with Gusto payroll software (a plus)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000