Accountant

A bit about us:

We are a privately owned manufacturing company producing plastic bottles and containers across multiple U.S. facilities. With more than 30 years of operational stability and continued growth, we focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees. We are expanding our accounting team and seeking an Accountant to support plant operations and financial reporting at our Hagerstown, MD facility.

Why join us?

Stable and growing manufacturing organization with strong leadership

Opportunity to own accounting operations for a plant location

Profit sharing, 401(k) match, and strong benefits package

Exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing finance

Collaborative environment offering long-term career growth

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accountant to join our fast-paced Accounting + Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging environment where you will be responsible for managing all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. You will be tasked with maintaining order and transparency for the company's finances. This role requires a high level of precision, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage all accounting transactions and ensure timely processing of expense reports.
2. Prepare budget forecasts and publish financial statements in time.
3. Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
4. Ensure timely bank payments and compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
5. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
6. Report on the company's financial health and liquidity.
7. Audit financial transactions and documents.
8. Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
9. Comply with financial policies and regulations.
10. Oversee the processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
11. Prepare and post monthly journal entries, and maintain the general ledger.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Proven experience of 3+ years as an Accountant.
3. Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other accounting software.
4. Strong understanding of accounting principles, including account reconciliation, general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
5. Excellent data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
6. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

If you are a seasoned professional with a solid track record in accounting, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to make a significant impact on the future of our company and to assist us in upholding our reputation for financial integrity.

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