Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
About Taber Industries
For more than 90 years, Taber Industries has been engineering and manufacturing innovative, high-quality solutions for customers around the world. Our products support critical applications across aerospace, defense, space, automotive, industrial, research, and materials testing industries where precision, quality, and reliability are essential.
From concept and design through manufacturing, assembly, testing, calibration, and repair, we are committed to delivering products that perform in the world's most demanding environments. At Taber Industries, you'll join a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement while building products that make a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of Taber Industries by performing account reconciliations, preparing month-end journal entries, managing financial reporting activities, and supporting daily accounting operations. Working closely with the Vice President of Finance and cross-functional departments, you'll help ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting.
Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles. Your work directly supports sound financial decision-making, operational efficiency, and the continued success of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and annual account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable, and vouchers payable.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
- Manage daily accounts receivable activities.
- Review and release customer credit holds.
- Review customer credit applications and support the credit approval process.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account discrepancies.
- Perform daily cash management activities, including reconciling bank transactions.
- Prepare ACH and wire transfers through the banking platform.
- Review and approve cash receipt batches within the ERP system.
- Prepare and file sales tax returns and assist with other regulatory compliance requirements.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience as defined by company requirements.
- Minimum of two years of financial accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
- Experience using ERP accounting systems.
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
- Experience with sales tax compliance and cash management.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional movement throughout the office and manufacturing facility.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees across departments.
- Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move files and office materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
Why Join Taber Industries?
We believe our employees are the foundation of our success. When you join Taber Industries, you'll become part of a team that values quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions (where applicable)
- 401(k) with Company Contributions
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- New York State Paid Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunities for training and career advancement
- A stable company with over 90 years of manufacturing excellence
Hiring Process
Qualified candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process can expect to complete:
- Phone and/or in-person interview(s)
- PLUM Talent Assessment
- Background check
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screening
- Government Contract Requirement
Due to government contract requirements and applicable U.S. export control regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. Employment authorization through a visa or employer sponsorship does not satisfy the eligibility requirements for this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Taber Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.