Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is critical in supporting the financial operations of a fast-paced wholesale distribution and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing general ledger activities, cost accounting, inventory analysis, financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
Reports to : Controller / CFO
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and support schedules.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and assist with internal and external audits.
- Prepare financial statements and internal management reports.
- Reconcile bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts
- Prepare miscellaneous business licenses and registration renewals
- Prepare year-end and quarterly PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules in support of audits and reviews
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Inventory & Cost Accounting
Analyze and reconcile inventory accounts across multiple warehouses and production sites.Monitor inventory transactions, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.Support standard cost updates and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead).Assist with periodic physical inventory and cycle counts.Accounts Reconciliation & Compliance
Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as inventory, accruals, and intercompany balances.Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.Assist in tax filings, including sales and use tax reporting, property tax, Business License, and 1099s.Fixed Assets Accounting
Maintain the fixed asset subledger, ensuring proper capitalization and classification per company policy and accounting standards (e.g., ASC 360 or ASC 842 if leases are involved).Track acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements of fixed assets.Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger regularly.Assist with physical asset inventories and tagging, ensuring asset existence and proper location tracking.Review construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and monitor timely capitalization of completed projects.Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and proper recording of repairs vs. capital improvementsRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing and / or distribution industries.Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage).Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments.Benefits
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