Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

NorthPoint Search Group

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of SAP experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities.
  • Experience in corporate or manufacturing accounting.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare journal entries and manage month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Maintain gross margin reports and calculate sales commissions.
  • Support accounts payable, lease accounting, corporate credit cards, and revenue recognition.
  • Prepare audit schedules, tax documentation, and regulatory reports.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
  • Lead accounting process improvements and system enhancement projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and professional corporate environment.
  • Opportunities to take ownership of critical accounting functions.
  • Involvement in financial accuracy and operational improvements.
  • Chance to lead accounting process enhancements.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant - Manufacturing

Who: Experienced Senior Accountant with 5-6+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.

What: Manage financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, and accounting process improvements.

When: Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Where: Duluth, GA

Why: Opportunity to take ownership of critical accounting functions and contribute to financial accuracy and operational improvements.

Office Environment: Collaborative, professional corporate environment working closely with finance and accounting teams.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience.
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger management, and accounting operations within an established industrial organization.

This is a hands-on senior-level position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage complex accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Prepare journal entries and manage month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
  • Prepare financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Maintain gross margin reports and calculate sales commissions.
  • Support accounts payable, lease accounting, corporate credit cards, and revenue recognition.
  • Prepare audit schedules, tax documentation, and regulatory reports.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
  • Lead accounting process improvements and system enhancement projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of SAP experience.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities.
  • Experience in corporate or manufacturing accounting.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred: CPA designation or active pursuit, IFRS knowledge, and experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity organizations.

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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