Senior Accountant

Cornell Pump

45d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This onsite role in Ashland, OH supports an affiliated company by combining strong accounting expertise with advanced data analysis, automation, and reporting skills to improve visibility into business performance and drive operational efficiencies. Location: On-site Ashland, OH Salary: $ 65,000 to $85,000 or $70,00 to $90,000 (CPA/CMA) DOE Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting roles
Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, complex formulas, macros preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
1-2 years of team leading experience with small teams

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA or progress toward certification
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments
Experience with budgeting and forecasting systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience with BI tools (Power BI and UiPath strongly preferred)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Manage the accounting department, establish new accounting procedures and manage implementation of ERP system
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and financial statements (GAAP)
Lead external & Internal audits, including preparation of schedules and auditor support
Implement automation solutions to reduce manual reporting and increase data accuracy
Support Cornell and its subsidiaries' business decision making process
Monitor accounting controls and identify opportunities to streamline processes
Conduct ad hoc accounting tasks and analyses to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, cost reduction, and forecasting

Benefits

10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
401K Plan - Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
Dental/Vision coverage
Pet Insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years