Senior Accountant

Company Overview

CareersInFood.com, established in 1999, is North America’s premier and most extensive job board exclusively for the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry. We’ve built the largest online community for job seekers in this sector, reaching over 120,000 newsletter subscribers. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, connecting thousands of employers and employees. Driven by user feedback, we continuously enhance our platform to meet the unique needs of the food and beverage manufacturing community.

About the Job: Senior Accountant

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Accountant to lead our accounting and finance functions. You’ll be responsible for the complete month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations, managing bank transactions, and overseeing A/P, A/R, and payroll processes. Special projects will also be part of your responsibilities. This is a 40+ hour per week role reporting to the President.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full month-end close process, including journal entry preparation with supporting documentation.
• Record all bank transactions and reconcile GL to bank statements by the 5th working day.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, and payroll functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments (checks, ACH, wire), and credit card transactions.
• Manage vendor relationships, including inquiries, credit applications, and W-9s.
• Reconcile the accounts payable aging monthly.
• Review employee expense reports for compliance.
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with credit and collections, including weekly aging reports.
• Handle special projects as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CGMA, and/or MBA are a plus.
• Prior experience with MRP accounting software; SAP Business One experience is a plus.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience leading an accounting department.
• Positive, team-oriented approach with strong technical accounting, financial planning, and analysis skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting.