We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a metal fabrication organization in Buffalo, New York. This role will oversee core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support budgeting, cash management, and inventory-related analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve reporting accuracy across a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and preparation of accurate financial statements within established deadlines.
- Support annual close and reporting efforts by coordinating schedules, preparing key account analyses, and contributing to corporate financial reporting deliverables.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
- Monitor liquidity by tracking cash activity, projecting short-term funding needs, and aligning available resources with operating and capital priorities.
- Oversee tax-related accounting processes and help maintain compliance with applicable financial, legal, and regulatory obligations.
- Partner with banking, insurance, and external accounting contacts to support financing activities, debt servicing, and other business requirements.
- Perform cost reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen spending controls and improve financial performance across the organization.
- Assist with inventory accounting by validating transaction accuracy, supporting inventory oversight, and helping maintain reliable asset records.
- Contribute to annual operating and capital budgeting by helping organize timelines, compiling financial inputs, and supporting forecast development.
- Help refine information capture and reporting practices within company systems when needed to improve financial analysis and decision-making.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, and journal entry preparation.
- Proficiency in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze monthly financial statements with a high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost analysis principles.
- Familiarity with inventory accounting and financial controls related to physical assets.
- Ability to work effectively with external partners such as banks, auditors, and insurance providers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.