Finance Accountant

Finance Accountant Job Description Experience: Senior Level Salary: $80,000 - $94,000 per year Job Details Essential Duties & Responsibilities Take ownership of assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and other accounting adjustments Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation Prepare financial statements, management reports, account analyses, and supporting schedules Analyze monthly financial results and investigate significant fluctuations, discrepancies, and budget-to-actual variances Support inventory accounting and reconciliation, including raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and physical inventories Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movement, production activity, freight, and other operational expenses Partner with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, and Operations teams to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies Support cost accounting activities, including product costs, standard costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation as applicable Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations Prepare and review bank and cash reconciliations Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and investigate complex account discrepancies when necessary Ensure expenses and transactions are properly classified and recorded within the appropriate accounting period Assist with cash flow reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Prepare financial analyses and reporting requested by executive leadership Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to audit requests Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, reduce manual processes, and increase financial accuracy Support ERP and accounting system improvements and ensure appropriate financial data integrity Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, company policies, and applicable financial reporting requirements Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource to other departments and provide guidance regarding financial processes and procedures Participate in special projects and additional financial analysis as assigned by Finance leadership Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience independently managing significant accounting responsibilities Manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational accounting experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close Experience with inventory and manufacturing accounting strongly preferred Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis highly desirable Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas, and financial data analysis Experience working with ERP and financial accounting systems Ability to independently investigate financial discrepancies and drive issues through resolution Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting professionals and operational teams High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and discretion when handling confidential financial information Preferred Qualifications CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of inventory and cost accounting Experience supporting external financial audits Experience implementing or improving accounting procedures and internal controls Experience working within a growing or evolving organization A bit about us: Our client, a growing specialty food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting team. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional who can take ownership of key financial processes while supporting the continued growth and operational development of the organization. The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records, leading key components of the month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, supporting inventory and manufacturing accounting, and strengthening internal financial controls. Why join us? Benefits (typical for this market) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Paid time off and holidays Professional development / CPA certification support #accounting-finance #journal-entries #income-statement #fixed-asset-accounting #year-end-close #manufacturing-accounting #annual-budget #monthly-reporting #tier1 #J-18808-Ljbffr