Senior Accountant Controller

Lansdale, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Sr Accountant/Controller is responsible for leading the accounting function for a manufacturing organization ensuring accurate financial reporting timely monthly close strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations supports manufacturing and cost accounting activities and partners with operations and leadership to drive financial discipline and efficiency.

Essential Duties

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Supervise outsourced AP Specialist

Approve Vendors once all documentation has been received

Review and approve credit card charges

Sync transactions with Quickbooks

Accrue and Pay Referral Fees timely

Maintain vendor insurance compliance (COIs)

Release payment for approved payables in Ramp weekly

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Supervise AR Specialist

Review accounts for collection and take appropriate action to collect past due balances

Assist with collection of open AR

CASH MANAGEMENT

Perform daily cash reconciliation

Maintain Cash Flow Projection in Smart Sheets

MONTHLY CLOSE

Prepare and post journal entries for accruals prepaids payroll inventory and manufacturing variances

Prepare bank loan and credit card reconciliations

Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to identify and correct posting errors

Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

Support quarterly and year-end close activities

Quantify inventory using inventory counts from the plant floor

Maintain current inventory unit pricing

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

Supervisory & Leadership: The role requires experience in supervising accounting staff (both internal and outsourced) and partnering effectively with senior leadership and operations teams.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Resolve stale transactions in cash accounts

Audit existing vendors for tax and COI compliance

Audit permission of users in QB and recommend changes to establish controls

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelors in Accounting; MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred.
Experience: 8 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4 years in a manufacturing environment including supervisory responsibilities.
Systems: Expert-level QuickBooks and Excel skills with proficiency in an ERP system.
Core Skills: Demonstrable expertise in cost accounting month-end close internal controls and cash flow management.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience is recommended. This should include at least 3 to 5 years specifically within a manufacturing environment focusing on cost accounting and inventory management
Cost Accounting: Deep expertise in standard costing variance analysis (material labor overhead) and inventory valuation is mandatory. The candidate must be able to quantify inventory from plant floor counts and maintain accurate unit pricing.
Financial Reporting & Close Process: Proven ability to lead the monthly close process prepare journal entries (accruals prepaids payroll) complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations and assist in the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Internal Controls & Compliance: The candidate must have experience in establishing and maintaining strong internal controls including auditing user permissions in financial systems and ensuring vendor tax and insurance compliance.
Cash Management: Demonstrated ability to perform daily cash reconciliations and maintain detailed cash flow projections is a core responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

At all times employees are required to be fit for duty.
Employees are required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Employees stand for long periods of time.
Employees may work in loud work areas.
Employee is expected to be able to problem solve make well thought out decisions be organized.

COMPANY STANDARDS

The employee will represent the Company in a positive professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served.
The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner.
The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies.
Consistently demonstrates Companys Guiding Values of Quality Customer Satisfaction Integrity Teamwork and Community.

Required Experience:

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Position SummaryThe Sr Accountant/Controller is responsible for leading the accounting function for a manufacturing organization ensuring accurate financial reporting timely monthly close strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations supports ...