Senior Manufacturing Accountant at Tosoh America, Inc. in Grove City OH - Grove City, OH 43123

Job description

• Position Type
• Full Time
• Job Shift
• Standard Business Hours
• Education Level
• Bachelor's Degree
• Travel Percentage
• Up to 25%
• Category
• Finance
• The Senior Manufacturing Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions within a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on inventory controls and financial compliance. This role supervises daily accounting operations, supports month-end close and cost accounting activities, and partners closely with operations and management to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing with prior public or internal audit experience. This position is classified as full-time and exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Responsibilities

• Supervise general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Leverage prior audit experience to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Coordinate and support external audits, internal audits, and periodic reviews
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and control
• Lead and manage cost accounting activities, including standard cost development, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and bill of materials accuracy
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead) and provide actionable insights into operations and leadership
• Maintain accurate product costing and work closely with operations to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as a senior individual contributor, providing mentoring and coaching to accounting staff through expertise and collaboration, without direct supervisory authority.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and management to align financial and operational data
• Assist the Assistant Controller with special projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required, Master’s degree and/or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance / Analytics / Cost Accounting, with at least 3 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Prior public accounting or internal audit experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience using fully integrated ERP systems, with the ability to develop analytical reports.
• 3-5 years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accountability to meet organizational demands, accurately, on-time, and on-budget.

Skills

Required

• General ledger activities
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Monthly close processes
• Financial statements
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Audit experience
• Internal controls
• GAAP compliance