Our client, a well-established manufacturing organization in the Clearwater area, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with the Controller and senior leadership, offering significant exposure to day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, diving into transactional activity, and solving complex accounting challenges. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting future system and process enhancements. Strong growth potential exists for someone looking to expand their leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Generate financial reports and support management's analysis of operating results.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies across inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, debt, and overhead accounts.

Inventory & Operational Accounting

• Investigate inventory-related transactions and resolve posting variances.
• Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper transaction flow.
• Analyze manufacturing and inventory activity to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support internal controls and audit readiness across operational accounting functions.

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and support sales tax filings and related reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual 1099 processing and compliance activities.
• Assist with year-end audit preparations and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support 401(k) reporting and ACA-related compliance activities.

Payroll, Treasury & Cash Management

• Assist with payroll administration and related accounting activities.
• Support cash management processes, bank reconciliations, and treasury functions.
• Maintain ACH and electronic payment setups while ensuring appropriate controls are followed.
• Monitor cash activity and assist with banking relationships and transactions.

Cross-Functional Accounting Support

• Serve as a key backup resource across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions.
• Provide hands-on support during peak workloads, audits, and special projects.
• Participate in accounting process improvements and future ERP-related initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience researching and resolving complex accounting and inventory transaction issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems and system implementations.
• Payroll processing experience, including Paychex Flex or similar platforms.
• Experience with ACH administration, banking platforms, and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of sales tax, 1099 reporting, and employee benefit compliance processes.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000 DOE
• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing manufacturing company
• High visibility role partnering directly with finance leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to future ERP and process improvement initiatives
• Clear career growth potential within the accounting organization