Senior Accountant

PICA Manufacturing Solutions•Salem, NH

About The Position

PICA Manufacturing Solutions Inc is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team. This hands-on position will play an important role in supporting daily accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end closing, and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple companies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, hands-on Sage 100 experience, and a background in multi-company accounting. We are looking for a proactive, dependable professional who takes ownership of their work, demonstrates strong analytical abilities, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This individual will work closely with the Controller and other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and support ongoing improvements to accounting processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Hands-on experience with Sage 100 ERP
Experience with accounting for multiple companies or legal entities
Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Experience with month-end closing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting.
Experience with intercompany reconciliations and multi-entity financial reporting.
Experience working with international operations.
CPA designation or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Maintain accurate general ledger records across multiple companies.
Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Utilize Sage 100 ERP for daily accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Maintain accounting records for multiple legal entities.
Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
Assist with multi-company financial reporting and consolidations.
Coordinate with domestic and international accounting teams as needed.
Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to company policies.
Review AP and AR processes, identify discrepancies, and assist with resolving outstanding issues.
Develop, document, and maintain written accounting procedures, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), to ensure consistency, accuracy, and proper internal controls.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and implement process improvements in collaboration with the Controller and accounting team.
Support inventory reconciliations, adjustments, and valuation.
Assist with cost of goods sold analysis and manufacturing-related accounting.
Review inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies.
Support physical inventory counts and inventory control procedures.
Assist with accounting for freight, landed costs, and tariffs.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for annual audits and tax filings.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.
Support special accounting projects and reporting requests.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.