Overview
A senior accounting role is available to support the full month-end close process, including preparing complex journal entries, performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, conducting account analysis, and contributing to forecasting activities. This position collaborates closely with accounting, operational, and business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and strong internal controls. The role also supports audit requirements, process improvements, accounting procedure development, mentoring of junior staff, and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complex journal entries and ensure accurate transaction recording during month-end close.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
- Record and manage accruals and prepaid expenses in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Collaborate with accounting, operational, and business leaders to align financial reporting with business objectives.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal controls; support design and enhancement of control processes.
- Support audit preparation by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations for internal and external auditors.
- Assist with quarter-end and year-end reporting, including preparation of supporting schedules and analyses.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making and provide business insights.
- Identify and implement process improvements within general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
- Mentor and guide Staff Accountants, providing coaching and support on accounting tasks and best practices.
- Serve as a key resource for accounting-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
- Utilize a large-scale ERP system to manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to analyze data and support financial planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum 3 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Minimum 3 years of experience recording journal entries in a general ledger environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
- Minimum 3 years of audit preparation experience supporting internal or external audits.
- Minimum 3 years of experience recording accruals and prepaid expenses.
- Experience working for a publicly traded manufacturing company.
- Strong general ledger accounting skills, including intercompany reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
- Ability to perform detailed account analysis and interpret financial data.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Effective collaboration skills with accounting, operational, and business leaders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- CPA designation or progress toward certification.
- Experience in publicly traded environments beyond manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Experience mentoring or training junior accounting staff.
- Interest in ongoing professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 per year.
- Generous paid time off: over three weeks plus 11 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at discounted rates.
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Educational reimbursement and flexible spending accounts.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% contribution.
Work Environment
- This is a fully remote position based in the United States.
- Work hours aligned with Eastern Standard Time.
- Heavy use of a large-scale ERP system and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
- Virtual collaboration with accounting, operational, and business teams.
Location
- Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.
Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on July 22, 2026.