Accounting Supervisor / Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor / Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee daily accounting activities, guide team performance, and help ensure an accurate and timely month-end close. The position requires strong judgment, reliability, and the ability to operate independently while maintaining high standards across reporting, reconciliation, and inventory-related accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee core accounting operations and provide day-to-day direction to team members to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage general ledger activity and verify that financial records remain complete, organized, and compliant with internal standards.
• Coordinate inventory-related accounting tasks within the close cycle, with close attention to valuation, adjustments, and reporting accuracy.
• Support financial statement audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and resolving follow-up items efficiently.
• Review account balances regularly, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare and analyze financial information to help leadership understand performance and maintain strong internal controls.
• Serve as a dependable accounting lead who can work independently and keep departmental priorities moving forward in the absence of senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close activities.
• Prior experience leading or supervising accounting staff.
• Background in manufacturing accounting is required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience working with inventory as a major component of the financial close process.
• Familiarity with financial statement audit support and documentation requirements.
• Experience using Epicor or a comparable ERP system is preferred.