Senior Accountant
Willow Grove, PA · On-site · Full-time · Early-career welcome
For more than six decades, Scheerer Bearing has engineered and manufactured precision ball and roller bearings that keep heavy industry moving—wind turbines, mining equipment, steel mills, oil platforms, and military systems around the world. We are an ISO 9001:2015-certified U.S. manufacturer headquartered in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and we continue to grow through operational excellence, customer service, and engineering expertise.
As a member of our accounting team, you won't be another specialist in a large corporate finance department. You'll work directly with the Controller, gain visibility into every aspect of the business, and play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of multiple operating companies.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations and monthly financial close for two manufacturing companies and several affiliated real estate entities. This position will manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, maintain the general ledger, lead the month-end close process, prepare accurate financial statements, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Why You’ll Want This Role
- Real ownership, not busywork. You’ll own the full accounting cycle; AP, AR, GL, month-end close, intercompany work, and audit support while becoming a key contributor to the company’s financial success.
- A seat near the action. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the people running the company and see how accounting decisions connect to the actual business.
- Room to grow. As we scale, the responsibilities of this role are designed to deepen. Take initiative and grow your skills, and there is meaningful room to take on more over time.
- A company with staying power. Modern manufacturing, an established reputation, and a team small enough that your work clearly matters.
Primary Responsbilities
Financial Close & General Ledger
- Own the monthly close process for two manufacturing companies and multiple real estate entities.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries including accruals, prepaids, payroll, and other recurring entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Analyze monthly operating results and explain significant variances.
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices and match them against original purchase orders.
- Prepare and process weekly check runs and ACH payments.
- Maintain vendor accounts and information.
- Reconcile AP reports.
Accounts Receivable
- Generate and distribute customer invoices based on sales orders and shipments.
- Monitor customer accounts and aging reports.
- Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts.
- Partner with the sales team to ensure timely and accurate customer billing.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for an accountant who can work independently, think critically, and take ownership of the monthly accounting process while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP.
- Extensive experience preparing journal entries and completing month-end close.
- Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills.
- Financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Experience managing multiple entities simultaneously.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience managing full-cycle month-end close.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a multi-company or multi-entity organization preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- 401(k) with 3% company contribution.
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a role where you'll own meaningful accounting responsibilities, work directly with leadership, and make a measurable impact on a growing manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
