Finance Accountant

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Salary: $80,000 - $94,000 per year

A bit about us: Our client, a growing specialty food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can take ownership of key financial processes while supporting the continued growth and operational development of the organization.

The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records, leading key components of the month-end and year-end close, preparing financial reports and reconciliations, supporting inventory and manufacturing accounting, and strengthening internal financial controls.

Why join us? Benefits (typical for this market)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development / CPA certification support

Job Details Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process

Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and other accounting adjustments

Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation

Prepare financial statements, management reports, account analyses, and supporting schedules

Analyze monthly financial results and investigate significant fluctuations, discrepancies, and budget-to-actual variances

Support inventory accounting and reconciliation, including raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and physical inventories

Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory movement, production activity, freight, and other operational expenses

Partner with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, and Operations teams to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies

Support cost accounting activities, including product costs, standard costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation as applicable

Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations

Prepare and review bank and cash reconciliations

Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities and investigate complex account discrepancies when necessary

Ensure expenses and transactions are properly classified and recorded within the appropriate accounting period

Assist with cash flow reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

Prepare financial analyses and reporting requested by executive leadership

Assist external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to audit requests

Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, reduce manual processes, and increase financial accuracy

Support ERP and accounting system improvements and ensure appropriate financial data integrity

Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, company policies, and applicable financial reporting requirements

Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource to other departments and provide guidance regarding financial processes and procedures

Participate in special projects and additional financial analysis as assigned by Finance leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience independently managing significant accounting responsibilities

Manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or similar operational accounting experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close

Experience with inventory and manufacturing accounting strongly preferred

Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis highly desirable

Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, complex formulas, and financial data analysis

Experience working with ERP and financial accounting systems

Ability to independently investigate financial discrepancies and drive issues through resolution

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting professionals and operational teams

High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required

Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of inventory and cost accounting

Experience supporting external financial audits

Experience implementing or improving accounting procedures and internal controls

Experience working within a growing or evolving organization

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