Sr. Accountant

Job Posting: Senior Accountant

Location: Near Jackson, MS

Company: Food Manufacturing Organization

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 + Bonus

Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Description

Our client is a prominent player in the food manufacturing industry, currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is essential for ensuring the integrity of plant-level financial data, managing the general ledger, and providing key insights into manufacturing costs and asset management. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries and rigorous account reconciliations.

• Fixed Asset Accounting: Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, ensuring accurate depreciation schedules and tracking of capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the facility.

• Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead the month-end closing process by identifying fluctuations, determining root causes for variances, and ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Financial Reporting: Assist the Controller in preparing financial statements, yield performance reports, and variance analysis to improve operational efficiency.

• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance the accuracy of financial data within the ERP system.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within a manufacturing environment.

• Technical Skills:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas) is required. Previous experience with manufacturing-specific ERP software is highly a plus.

• Management & Oversight: Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations and provide oversight for inventory-related accounts and fixed asset tracking.

• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience with sales/use tax filings within a manufacturing context.

• Specific Skills: Analytical mindset with the ability to "tell the story" behind the numbers, specifically regarding production yields and manufacturing variances.

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