Senior Accountant

Aston Carter•Forks Township, PA

9d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the month-end close process and maintains accurate financial records and reporting. The role includes preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules, while overseeing inventory, cost, fixed asset, and capital expenditure accounting. It ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, tracks capital projects and asset acquisitions, and supports accurate capitalization, depreciation, and fixed asset reporting. The Senior Accountant also assists with audits and financial statement preparation, partners with operations, supply chain, and FP&A, and drives accounting process improvements in a growing manufacturing organization. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
At least 5 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
At least 5 years of experience recording journal entries.
At least 5 years of fixed asset accounting experience.
At least 2 years of capital expenditure accounting experience.
Experience working in the manufacturing industry from 2023 or later.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application to financial reporting and controls.
Ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time.
Proficiency preparing and reviewing journal entries for month-end close.
Experience supporting audits with schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Ability to create and use Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions for analysis and reporting.
Proficiency using a large-scale ERP system for general ledger and financial reporting.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and FP&A.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Syteline ERP or similar manufacturing-focused ERP systems.
Experience in inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
Experience tracking capital projects and preparing related financial schedules.
Ability to identify and implement accounting workflow improvements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data for decision-making.
Effective communication skills, including explaining financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.
Perform fixed asset accounting, including tracking acquisitions, capitalizations, disposals, and depreciation.
Manage capital expenditure accounting, track capital projects, and ensure appropriate capitalization of costs.
Support inventory and cost accounting activities and ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements.
Prepare and maintain detailed financial schedules and reports for internal and external reporting.
Assist with audit preparation by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations.
Contribute to financial statement preparation and related disclosures.
Partner with operations, supply chain, and FP&A teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to accounting efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
Use large-scale ERP systems to record transactions, maintain records, and generate reports.
Use Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions to analyze financial data and support reporting.
Support ongoing improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and systems in a manufacturing environment.