Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to join our team in South Charleston, Ohio. This Contract-to-Permanent position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle financial reporting, supervise accounting activities, and contribute to audit preparation. The role involves a blend of leadership, technical accounting expertise, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

• Manage month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and ensuring timely module closures.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventories, bank accounts, loans, and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports to support accurate and timely decision-making.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with annual and semi-annual audits, including creating audit schedules and documentation.
• Supervise daily operations of accounting associates in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and billing.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Perform monthly cash applications and oversee payroll funding and payroll tax reporting.
• Support performance reviews for accounting team members in collaboration with the Accounting Manager.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve accounting processes and promote efficiency.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment for all team members.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in month-end close processes, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.
• Strong skills in account reconciliation, including bank accounts, fixed assets, and inventories.
• Experience with payroll tax reporting and cash application processes.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Familiarity with audit preparation and financial statement development.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities to manage and supervise accounting teams.