Accountant – Cost Accounting

Job Description

Accountant | SNI Financial

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a highly stable manufacturing organization, located approximately 45 minutes south of Columbus, Ohio. The company is seeking an Accountant to join their team and contribute directly to their operational financial performance. This position offers significant exposure to both operations and leadership, providing a strong foundation for long-term career growth and clear progression paths. You will thrive in a highly collaborative and team-oriented culture that prioritizes consistent performance and financial stability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, approximately 45 minutes south of Columbus, OH

• Team: Collaborates cross-functionally with operations teams.
• Mission: To lead key month-end close activities and provide critical financial insights that support the organization’s manufacturing operations and growth.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close Leadership: Lead comprehensive month-end close activities specifically related to operations, which includes preparing journal entries, conducting thorough account analysis, and developing detailed explanations for variances observed in financial results.
• Cost Monitoring & Analysis: Proactively monitor and meticulously evaluate production-related costs, diligently identifying significant trends and underlying drivers that directly impact the overall financial performance of the organization.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Provide essential support for the organization’s annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, contributing to the financial planning that guides operational decisions and strategic growth initiatives.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate closely and effectively with operations teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data directly tied to inventory management and all production activity within the manufacturing environment.
• Inventory Management: Actively assist with crucial inventory control processes, including the coordination of cycle counts, participation in physical inventory observations, and the reconciliation of inventory records to maintain precise financial data.
• Performance Reporting: Analyze financial results comprehensively and translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership, delivering these insights through structured reporting and responsive ad hoc analysis to support informed decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a mandatory requirement for this position, with no exceptions. This role is well-suited for an early-career professional, including recent graduates.
• Experience: While a new graduate will be considered, candidates should demonstrate comfort and proficiency in working with large datasets, a critical aspect of financial analysis.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for success in this role, enabling effective data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Bonus: Some prior accounting experience is a plus, providing an immediate advantage in understanding financial processes and contributing to the team.