Sr. Accountant
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in the Youngstown-Warren, Ohio area. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing cost and inventory accounting activities, and supporting timely close and reporting cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational teams to improve financial visibility and performance.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee cost accounting activities by maintaining standard costs, reviewing manufacturing variances, and evaluating inventory values.
• Reconcile general ledger balances and investigate discrepancies related to inventory, production activity, and other key accounts.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close tasks, including posting journal entries and completing supporting account analyses.
• Review production spending trends and work with operations leaders to identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency.
• Support physical inventory and cycle count processes, including research and resolution of count differences.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing cost centers and providing financial insight to management.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company procedures, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, documentation, and responses requested by external auditors.
• Manage fixed asset and indirect tax accounting activities, including depreciation tracking, asset changes, and sales/use tax support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including meaningful exposure to manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting controls, compliance expectations, and audit support practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operations, purchasing, and plant leadership.
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