Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Westlake, Ohio. This role supports core accounting operations by overseeing sales-related financial activity, preparing accurate month-end entries, and delivering meaningful reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners in sales, licensing, and accounts payable.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and evaluate divisional sales data to provide reliable financial support for day-to-day business decisions.
• Prepare recurring month-end journal entries, including accruals and cash-related adjustments, while ensuring accurate posting in enterprise accounting systems.
• Administer documentation for retailer allowance agreements and coordinate closely with sales teams to keep financial records aligned with contract terms.
• Reconcile data across accounting and operational systems each month to confirm completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Support quarterly and year-end financial close activities, including written analyses and system-level validation procedures.
• Monitor system data quality by resolving exceptions, updating seasonal return assumptions, and assisting with periodic system maintenance activities.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and annual net sales reports and explain key fluctuations through detailed variance analysis.
• Calculate royalty advances and prepare related statements with accuracy and timeliness for external payees such as authors, artists, and licensors.
• Record royalty-related journal entries, including intercompany activity, and complete reconciliations for associated balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with royalties, licensing, and accounts payable teams to resolve issues, improve accuracy, and maintain efficient financial processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience with exposure to general ledger activities, reconciliations, analysis, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems, preferably including Oracle; experience with BlackLine is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently, assess alternatives, and communicate financial information clearly to management.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility is strongly preferred.