Senior Accountant

Our client is a growing, family-owned manufacturing company with a long-standing reputation for quality, integrity, and taking care of its people. They have built an exceptional culture centered on collaboration, respect, and long-term employee development. Team members are genuinely valued, leaders are approachable and invested in mentoring, and employees are encouraged to grow their careers as the company continues to expand.

This is a company where people enjoy coming to work. The environment is positive, supportive, and family-oriented, with a leadership team that believes great businesses are built by investing in great people. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions will be recognized and your career can grow, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant will play an integral role on a collaborative accounting team, supporting the monthly financial close while taking ownership of work-in-process (WIP) accounting, inventory accounting, and related cost accounting responsibilities.

This is a broad, hands-on position that offers exposure to many aspects of the business. You’ll partner closely with operations, purchasing, and production leaders, giving you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the company’s manufacturing operations while expanding your accounting expertise.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enjoys solving problems, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and is motivated by continuous learning and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Own the accounting for inventory, work-in-process (WIP), and related manufacturing transactions.

• Analyze inventory activity, variances, and inventory reserves.

• Support cost accounting processes, product costing, and manufacturing reporting.

• Partner with operations and production leadership to improve inventory accuracy and financial reporting.

• Assist with financial statement preparation and management reporting.

• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience.

• Experience working within a small to mid-sized organization preferred.

• Manufacturing, inventory accounting, or cost accounting experience is highly preferred but not required.

• Public accounting experience is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and the month-end close process.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience are a plus.

Who Will Be Successful

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is intellectually curious and enjoys learning new aspects of the business.

• Is ambitious and looking for a company that will invest in their long-term career development.

• Enjoys working on a collaborative, close-knit team where everyone contributes.

• Takes ownership, is proactive, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.

• Builds strong relationships across departments and enjoys partnering with operations.

• Values a positive workplace built on trust, respect, and teamwork.

• Wants to be part of an organization where people genuinely care about one another and celebrate each other’s success.

Why Join This Company?

This opportunity offers much more than a typical Senior Accountant position.

You’ll join a financially strong, growing manufacturing company where employees are treated with respect, leaders are invested in developing their teams, and work-life balance is more than just a talking point. The culture is one of the company’s greatest strengths—family-oriented, collaborative, and built around long-term relationships.

In addition to working alongside an experienced leadership team, you’ll gain valuable exposure to manufacturing operations and cost accounting while enjoying a clear path for professional growth as the business continues to expand.

If you’re looking for a company where you can build a long-term career, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while working alongside great people, we’d love to speak with you.