Senior Accountant

Our client serves industrial and manufacturing clients with custom machined products and engineering support. They are a boutique machinery manufacturing / precision machining company that has been around for 50 plus years. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team! The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: A self-starter with a high internal drive for excellence Willingness to take a hands‑on approach Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance Thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced manufacturing environment Solid communicator across all levels of the organization Proven ability to lead and develop a small team Position Summary The Senior Accountant - Manufacturing is a key member of the plant finance team, working closely with the Regional Controller and plant operations management. This role oversees the month-end close process, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and supervises the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate brings a passion for operational accounting, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights. Duties & Responsibilities Lead and execute the month-end financial closing process, ensuring completeness and accuracy Prepare and review timely account reconciliations Post accruals to ensure costs are matched to the appropriate accounting period Oversee cost accounting, margin reporting, overhead allocation, labor, and manufacturing cost absorption Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to plant and regional management Provide financial analysis and operational insight to plant managers Supervise and develop two direct reports responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processing Review and approve A/R, A/P, and payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and proper authorizationMaintain and enforce internal financial controls at the plant level Support weekly cash reporting and cash management activities Assist with KPI tracking and reporting as directed by the Regional Controller Periodic Duties Support preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts Assist with analysis of actual costs by customer, program, and job Ensure inventory integrity through transaction oversight and participation in physical inventory counts Proactively identify accounting issues and collaborate on resolutions Participate in the annual audit and support documentation requests 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Prior supervisory experience required; experience managing A/R, A/P, and/or payroll functions strongly preferred BS in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA a plus Cost accounting experience required Demonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting Proficiency with ERP systems required; experience with Visual Infor a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment across all levels of the organization Physical Demands Sitting, standing, and walking in an office and manufacturing environment. Light lifting of up to 10 lbs occasionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr