The Senior Accountant is responsible for key general accounting, financial close, financial reporting, compliance, and accounting process improvement activities. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and plays an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely completion of month-end, year-end, audit/review, tax, and compliance requirements.
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate classification of financial activity.
Review balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciling items are resolved timely.
Prepare intercompany accounting entries and consolidation support.
Support financial reporting to banks, ownership, auditors, tax advisors, and management.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead preparation of documentation, schedules, and responses for the annual financial review.
Support sales/use tax filings, corporate registrations, and other compliance-related activities.
Assist with annual R&D tax credit study, insurance renewals, and bank reporting.
Support fixed asset accounting, capital project tracking, depreciation, and related reporting.
Assist with prepaid expenses, accruals, reserves, and other complex balance sheet accounts.
Support inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, inventory reporting, and inventory-related financial analysis as needed.
Partner with the Cost Accountant on overhead rate development, inventory reporting, manufacturing cost analysis, variance review, and related manufacturing accounting activities.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting as needed.
Partner with operations, purchasing, inventory control, and engineering teams to improve financial accuracy, ERP data quality, accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
Support improvements in manufacturing-related financial processes, including reporting consistency, transaction accuracy, and cross-functional process documentation.
Identify opportunities to streamline the monthly close and improve accounting processes.
Support system upgrades, ERP improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives.
Help document accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and internal control processes.
Recommend improvements to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and strengthen financial controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Manufacturing accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems required.
Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and audit/review support.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Although this position is primarily a seated at a desk position an employee performing the duties of this job may occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Visual focus is often required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is for $70,000-$90,000 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Mayhew Steel also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.
Deerfield Packaging Service proudly produces quality hand tools for Mayhew Tools. Founded in 1856, Mayhew Tools is the oldest hand tool manufacturer in the United States. As we’ve grown from a small tool house to the industry leader, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed—our dedication to our team. Mayhew Tools fosters an environment where each of our employees’ contributions are valued and celebrated. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts. Working with us not only offers a chance to excel professionally but also an opportunity to join a team with a rich history of innovation and collaboration.
