Senior Accountant - CPG

Senior Accountant - CPG

$65000 - $85000 per year | Nashville, TN | On-site | Permanent

Growing Company with great benefits!

A bit about us:

We are an established and growing company within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, focused on delivering high-quality products to consumers through a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking to add a Senior Accountant to our finance team. This individual will play an important role in supporting the company's accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary! • 401k Match! • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage! • Onsite Health Clinic! • Onsite Gym!

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to the month-end and year-end close processes. This role will be responsible for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting the preparation of financial statements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, experience working within a fast-paced environment, and preferably a background in CPG, manufacturing, distribution, or another inventory-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and management reporting.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies.

Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities as needed.

Perform inventory accounting, cost analysis, and inventory reconciliations.

Assist with cost of goods sold (COGS), standard costing, and variance analysis.

Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Assist with external audits, tax requests, and other compliance-related activities.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.

Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Prior experience in CPG, manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-based environments preferred.

Familiarity with inventory accounting, COGS, and cost accounting principles strongly preferred.

Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader finance team.

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