Senior Accountant

Staff / Senior Accountant – Recruiter Intake Notes In office 1 DAY A WEEK. TUESDAYS. Compensation Staff Accountant: Up to approximately $105K Senior Accountant: Up to approximately $120K Level will depend on experience and technical depth. Ideal Background Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred - Large firm. CPA preferred Sweet spot: candidate coming out of public accounting who has completed at least one busy season as a Senior Ideally has managed an audit engagement or significant portions of an engagement Looking for a true audit background rather than a 50/50 audit-tax mix Larger regional/national firm experience preferred over very small-firm experience Nonprofit-heavy audit backgrounds are not the target Manufacturing client experience is a major plus Staff Accountant Level Primary focus will be fixed assets and CAPEX accounting Fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation and reconciliations Support month-end close and journal entries Opportunity to expand into broader GL responsibilities over time Senior Accountant Level Broader ownership of the month-end close process Perform reconciliations across multiple areas of the balance sheet, including debt, fixed assets, inventory and other GL accounts Support Caitlin with managing and improving the close process Strong GL and financial statement understanding required Should be capable of operating independently—almost an “audit department of one” mindset when dealing with outside auditors Highly Desired Experience Inventory accounting Manufacturing accounting Percentage-of-completion / project accounting ASC 606 exposure Fixed assets / CAPEX Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience Microsoft Dynamics experience is a major plus Month-end close experience Target Candidate: A public accounting Senior with strong audit fundamentals who wants to move into industry, has managed an engagement, understands how to dig into balance sheet accounts, and has the technical foundation to grow into broader corporate accounting responsibility. Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Generally 3 Days Onsite Industry: Manufacturing JD and Position Overview We are partnering with a large, established U.S. manufacturer to identify a Staff or Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The organization operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and supports large-scale commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects nationwide. This is a hands-on accounting position with significant exposure to fixed assets, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory, revenue recognition, and operational accounting. The individual will work closely with both finance and operations and will have the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex areas of the balance sheet. The position can be structured at either the Staff or Senior Accountant level, depending upon experience. At the Staff level, the role will have a heavier concentration in fixed assets and CAPEX. At the Senior level, responsibilities will expand into broader close ownership, balance sheet reconciliations, technical accounting, and audit support. Key Responsibilities Fixed Assets & CAPEX Take ownership of key aspects of the company's fixed asset and CAPEX lifecycle Record asset additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and construction-in-process accounts Review maintenance, expense, and capital accounts for potential CAPEX/OPEX misclassifications Prepare adjusting journal entries and monthly CAPEX reporting Partner with plant personnel and operational stakeholders regarding capital expenditures and capitalization criteria Month-End Close & General Accounting Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Prepare and upload journal entries, accruals, and other period-end adjustments Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payroll, cash, debt, inventory, and other assigned accounts Prepare P&L fluctuation and variance analyses Maintain clear, professional workpapers and accounting documentation Assist management in resolving accounting and financial reporting issues Manufacturing & Revenue Accounting Support accounting for inventory and manufacturing operations Analyze project revenue, costs, and profitability to support appropriate revenue recognition under ASC 606 Assist with percentage-of-completion/project-based accounting where applicable Partner with operations to understand underlying business activity and ensure accurate financial reporting Assist with physical inventories and related reconciliations Audit, Controls & Systems Support external audits and serve as an important internal resource throughout the audit process Maintain accounting processes in accordance with GAAP and established internal controls Document key accounting policies and procedures Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of accounting systems and reporting tools Support ongoing Microsoft Dynamics / ERP initiatives Assist with budgeting, forecasting, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis Ideal Background Bachelor's degree in Accounting required CPA or CPA track strongly preferred Public accounting experience is highly desirable, particularly candidates coming from a mid-sized, regional, national, or Big Four audit environment For Senior-level consideration, an ideal candidate may have recently completed their first busy season as a Senior and had responsibility for managing significant portions of an audit engagement Corporate accounting candidates with strong manufacturing experience will also be considered Experience with inventory, fixed assets, CAPEX, or manufacturing accounting highly desirable Percentage-of-completion/project accounting or ASC 606 exposure is a plus Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience Microsoft Dynamics experience is a significant plus Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IFERROR, pivot tables, and related accounting functions Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Ability to communicate effectively with finance, operations, plant personnel, auditors, and senior leadership Ideal Public Accounting Profile For candidates coming directly from public accounting, the strongest fit will be someone with a true audit-focused background who has worked with larger, complex, or manufacturing-oriented clients. Candidates who have managed portions of an audit engagement, developed professional workpapers, tested balance sheet accounts and internal controls, and interacted directly with client accounting teams should transition particularly well. A heavily tax-oriented background or experience concentrated primarily in nonprofit audits would be less directly aligned with the responsibilities of this position. What Makes This Opportunity Attractive This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who wants to move beyond transactional accounting and gain broader exposure to a sophisticated manufacturing organization. The role provides exposure to fixed assets, inventory, operational accounting, ASC 606, month-end close, audit, ERP implementation, and multiple areas of the balance sheet, creating a strong foundation for continued advancement within corporate accounting. For someone coming from public accounting, it offers a particularly strong entry point into industry while continuing to use the analytical, audit, GAAP, and financial statement skills developed in public accounting. Bottom Line: This is a hands-on Staff/Senior Accountant opportunity for someone who wants meaningful ownership, exposure to complex manufacturing accounting, and the ability to grow within a large, established organization.