Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in SHELBYVILLE, Indiana. This role is ideal for someone with extensive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in areas such as inventory management, cost accounting, and financial reconciliation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end close activities.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee and execute month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain consistent and precise accounting records.
• Perform account reconciliations, including general ledger and bank accounts, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze and manage cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation and production costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial discrepancies and streamline accounting processes.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing entries and conducting regular audits.
• Support financial statement preparation and ensure compliance with US accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting efficiency and implement best practices.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to provide valuable insights for financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in month-end close procedures and general ledger management.
• Strong proficiency in preparing journal entries and conducting account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management.
• Experience in performing bank reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiarity with US accounting standards and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and organizational abilities to collaborate across departments.