Senior Accountant (Sole Contributor)

11th Hour Staffing • Dayton, OH

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is the sole accounting professional for a 55-employee manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area. This full-charge role manages daily, monthly, and annual financial operations, including hands-on accounts payable and receivable, cost accounting, payroll oversight, and month-end closing. The position requires manufacturing accounting knowledge, particularly in job costing and inventory variance, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains). It is full-time and on-site, and reports to the General Manager / President.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-charge accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, job costing, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• High level of autonomy, self-direction, and organizational skill.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant staff, vendors, and company leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets.
• Interface regularly with customers and vendors.
• Manage daily financial transactions and reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Maintain system integrity, the chart of accounts, and integrations for Inventory, Sales Order Processing, and Purchase Order Processing modules.
• Process or oversee payroll processing and maintain employee payroll records and tax filings.
• Assist external CPA firms with annual tax preparation and reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed