• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Barberton, OH)


    Job Title: Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team. This role offers a great opportunity to train with the current Senior Accountant who is retiring. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP principles, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

    Responsibilities

    + Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash.

    + Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.

    + Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.

    + Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.

    + Provide technical support and advice.

    + Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

    + Manage accounting assistants in AR, AP, and Payroll.

    + Participate in financial standards setting and the forecast process.

    + Provide input into the department’s goal setting process.

    + Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to schedule.

    + Assist with tax audits and tax returns.

    + Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.

    + Plan, assign, and review accounting staff’s work.

    + Process month-end and year-end close.

    + Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

    + Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related degree required

    + 5-8+ years of accounting experience within the manufacturing industry required

    + Demonstrated leadership experience.

    + Strong knowledge of accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, and balance sheet management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

    + Previous experience with Epicor or comparable Enterprise Resource Program.

    + Previous experience with Paylocity or comparable payroll system.

    + Basic knowledge of business finance, business analysis, and cost accounting.

    + Sense of urgency mindset with an assertive “let’s get it done” attitude.

    + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with teams.

    + Results-oriented, self-motivated, and has the ability to meet all deadlines.

    + Customer-oriented with excellent negotiation skills.

    + Strong account management skills.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is in-office, working closely with the president and three other team members. The team includes a meticulous payroll specialist, a personable AP specialist who also supports inventory control, and a quiet AR specialist focused on their tasks. The role reports directly to the president.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

     

    Wright Tool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Barberton,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.