Senior Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting environments.
  • Strong understanding of fixed assets and construction accounting.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Power BI.
  • Experience with ERP systems and process optimization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily financial operations for accurate US GAAP reporting.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
  • Support cash analysis, budgeting, and variance reporting.
  • Maintain and analyze fixed asset records.
  • Participate in accounting for new construction and R&D projects.
  • Enhance ERP functionality and document accounting processes.
  • Oversee and approve payment activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to help build foundational systems during high-growth expansion.
  • Career growth within an innovative, mission-driven organization.
  • Exposure to global financial scaling initiatives.
  • Collaborative, improvement-focused culture.
Full Job Description
Senior Staff Accountant

To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected]Who:

An experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, fixed assets, and ERP systems who thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.What:

Lead fixed asset accounting, support month-end close, enhance ERP functionality, and strengthen financial processes to support operational and organizational growth.Where:

Onsite role supporting plant operations and cross-functional teams within a fast-growing manufacturing organization.When:

Immediate hiring to support expansion, new construction, and R&D initiatives.Why:

To enhance financial accuracy, improve scalable systems, and support operational excellence during a transformative growth phase.Salary:

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market rates.Job Summary / Description:

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in strengthening financial processes and supporting the company's next stage of growth. This position focuses heavily on fixed assets, general accounting, ERP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with plant operations. The ideal candidate enjoys improving systems, building scalable processes, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting in a fast-evolving manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounting & Reporting
  • Lead daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and manage month-end close activities.
  • Support cash analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
  • Assist with year-end audits and government/internal reporting requirements.

Fixed Assets & Construction Accounting
  • Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, including roll-forwards, lifecycle reporting, and inventory tie-outs.
  • Participate in accounting for new construction and R&D projects.
  • Partner with plant operations to ensure accounting accurately reflects production changes.

ERP & Process Improvement
  • Implement and enhance ERP functionality (Infor or Oracle experience preferred).
  • Document standard operating procedures and build scalable accounting processes.
  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance.

Controls & Payment Oversight
  • Review and approve payment activities including wires, ACH, and positive pay.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment (required).
  • Strong understanding of fixed assets, construction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables, automation mindset) and Power BI.
  • Experience with ERP systems and process optimization.
  • BS in Accounting preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to help build foundational systems during high-growth expansion
  • Career growth within an innovative, mission-driven organization
  • Exposure to global financial scaling initiatives
  • Collaborative, improvement-focused culture


Senior Staff Accountant in manufacturing environment managing fixed assets, ERP optimization, month-end close, and financial reporting.

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