Accountant

Ventura Manufacturing•Roosevelt, NY

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Overall Expectation: Own and execute Ventura Manufacturing's core accounting operations with accuracy, attention to detail, and operational excellence. This role requires a technically proficient accountant who maintains accurate financial records, ensures timely month-end close processes, and delivers reliable financial reporting while identifying opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and controls. Highlighted Expectations: Manage general ledger operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain the chart of accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial records. Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing trial balances, reviewing account activity, posting adjusting entries, and ensuring all closing deadlines are met. Prepare financial statements and management reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis to support business decision-making. Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities to ensure accuracy between internal records and external bank statements. Support forecasting processes by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, tracking forecast vs. actual performance, and providing variance explanations. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls including supporting internal and external audits, maintaining documentation, and following established policies and procedures. Leverage ERP systems and Excel to maintain data integrity, automate reporting, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate financial information across the organization. Identify and implement process improvements within accounting workflows, reporting structures, and month-end close procedures to drive continuous improvement. Support global accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, foreign currency (Fx) forecasting, and consolidation of international financial data. Help establish accounting best practices and standard work instructions, and train team members to ensure consistent execution across locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience with demonstrated competency in general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
Manufacturing industry experience required with understanding of production costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial operations
Proficiency with ERP systems (IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles with ability to apply them accurately in daily operations
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work onsite daily in Zeeland, MI

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure
Automotive industry experience with knowledge of automotive supply chain and manufacturing processes
Experience with cost accounting including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise including reporting automation and dashboard development
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, and global consolidation processes
Familiarity with international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS) and multi-currency ERP environments

Responsibilities

Manage general ledger operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintain the chart of accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
Execute month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing trial balances, reviewing account activity, posting adjusting entries, and ensuring all closing deadlines are met.
Prepare financial statements and management reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis to support business decision-making.
Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities to ensure accuracy between internal records and external bank statements.
Support forecasting processes by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, tracking forecast vs. actual performance, and providing variance explanations.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls including supporting internal and external audits, maintaining documentation, and following established policies and procedures.
Leverage ERP systems and Excel to maintain data integrity, automate reporting, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate financial information across the organization.
Identify and implement process improvements within accounting workflows, reporting structures, and month-end close procedures to drive continuous improvement.
Support global accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, foreign currency (Fx) forecasting, and consolidation of international financial data.
Help establish accounting best practices and standard work instructions, and train team members to ensure consistent execution across locations.