Senior Accountant (Manufacturing + Payroll)

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and full-cycle payroll processing. This role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory processes, and production-related financial workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Accounting (70%)

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (cash, payroll liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.).
• Support budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis and financial insights.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and serve as a primary contact for auditors.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Review AP/AR transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Perform manufacturing accounting tasks, including inventory valuation, standard cost updates, WIP tracking, and production variance analysis.
• Support internal controls, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as needed.

Payroll (30%)

• Process full-cycle payroll for [weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly] schedules using [Paylocity or your system].
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data with strict confidentiality.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Review and/or file payroll tax returns, W-2s, and other required filings.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and accurately.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required (cost accounting, inventory, production processes).
• Payroll processing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with Paylocity, ADP, or similar payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to own both accounting and payroll functions.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.