Senior Accountant (Sole Contributor)

Exciting opportunity for Senior Accountant (Sole Contributor) in the Dayton, OH area. This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity!

Location: Dayton, OH area

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Reports To: General Manager / President

Industry: Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile, self-motivated Senior Accountant to serve as the sole accounting professional for our 55-employee manufacturing facility. This full-charge position handles all daily, monthly, and annual financial operations—from hands-on accounts payable and receivable to cost accounting, payroll oversight, and month-end closing.

The ideal candidate thrives in a manufacturing environment, possesses a deep understanding of job costing and inventory variance, and has demonstrated hands-on expertise using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) .

Key Responsibilities

Full-Charge Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger reconciliations.

- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.

- Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets.

- Interface with customer & vendors regularly.

Systems & Administration (Microsoft Dynamics GP)

- Manage daily financial transactions and reporting within Microsoft Dynamics GP .

- Maintain system integrity, chart of accounts, and module integrations (Inventory, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing).

- Process or oversee payroll processing and maintain employee payroll records and tax filings.

- Assist external CPA firms with annual tax preparation and reviews.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: 5+ years of full-charge accounting experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

- Software Requirement: Direct, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is required.

- Technical Accounting Skills: Strong grasp of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, job costing, and general ledger reconciliation.

- Education: Associate's or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration a plus. Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered.

- Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Office 365

- Soft Skills: High level of autonomy, self-direction, organizational skill, and the ability to communicate effectively with plant staff, vendors, and company leadership.