General Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant with a strong foundation in financial reporting and a solid understanding of end-to-end finance processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on accounting experience along with exposure to or participation in ERP system implementations upgrades or process improvements.

This role will support core accounting functions while also contributing to process optimization system enhancements and cross-functional finance initiatives.

Core Accounting Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform monthly quarterly and annual close activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS
• Maintain and improve accounting documentation and schedules
• Assist with external and internal audits

ERP & Process Improvement

• Participate in ERP implementation projects (LN)
• Translate accounting requirements into system configurations and workflows
• Support data migration validation and system testing (UAT)
• Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities
• Work with IT and cross-functional teams to enhance financial system efficiency

Process Flow & Controls

• Demonstrate strong understanding of end-to-end finance manufacturing finance processes including:

• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) raw material purchasing and supplier management
• Order-to-Cash (O2C) production shipment and customer billing
• Record-to-Report (R2R) financial close inventory reconciliation and reporting
• Apply knowledge of cost accounting principles including:
• Standard costing methodologies
• Cost allocations and product costing
• Inventory valuation and variance analysis (material labor overhead)
• Understanding of how cost data flows through ERP systems and impacts financial reporting
• Support the design and maintenance of standard costing systems within ERP environments ensuring accurate cost setup updates and reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements (SOX if applicable)
• Analyze workflows and cost structures to improve accuracy transparency and operational efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with departments such as AP AR FP&A IT and Operations
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions
• Act as a bridge between finance and system/IT teams during projects

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent relevant experience
• 36 years of general accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of financial process flows (P2P O2C R2R)
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with at least one ERP system (implementation upgrade or heavy use)

• Exposure to automation tools reporting tools or data analytics

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to connect accounting processes with systems and data flow
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills especially translating finance needs to technical teams
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why This Role Matters:

This position goes beyond traditional accounting. It plays a critical role in ensuring that financial data flows accurately through systems supporting both financial integrity and operational efficiency.