Accounting Lead

Vibrant Ingredients•Melville, NY

12h•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. As an Accounting Lead, they will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the books and executing a timely, accurate close for the Melville manufacturing site. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role focuses on general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, and fixed asset accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Experience in cost accounting, variance analysis, and GAAP compliance.
Business partnering mindset with the ability to coach and support non-finance leaders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-mix/high-volume environment.
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (Business Central, SAP, or Great Plains).

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for accurate month-end close.
Reconcile and analyze site-level balance sheet and P&L accounts.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
Track and analyze manufacturing expenses, collaborating with Operations to explain key drivers.
Support monthly close and reporting deliverables through a cross-site coordination model.
Develop standardized templates and reconciliations to ensure alignment in accounting treatment and variance explanations.
Preform inventory reconciliation and support cycle counts.
Review and post inventory adjustments with appropriate documentation.
Analyze manufacturing variances, work orders and absorption.
Support accurate costing and inventory valuation
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain for data validation.
Maintain construction-in-progress (CIP) schedules and ensure accurate tagging of assets placed in service.
Partner with Engineering to track project status, capitalization, and depreciation.
Manage monthly fixed asset reconciliation and lapsing schedules.
Support internal and external audits through accurate schedules and documentation
Ensure adherence to internal control requirements
Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting process and controls.