Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Horstman Inc - 4.3 Sterling Heights, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Tax return preparation Cash flow management Business financial process improvement Accounts receivable Financial close processing Financial data reconciliation Sales tax 5 years Financial reporting Bachelor's degree in finance Regulatory compliance Tax audits ERP systems Processing cash transactions Purchase order management Bachelor's degree in business administration Credit card payment processing Finance Invoice payment processing Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry GAAP Performance Improvement (PI) ACH Business Administration Deposits Productivity software Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in accounting Excel formulas Full Job Description General Description of Position The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close activities, managing daily cash functions, and overseeing accounts receivable processes. This role requires someone who is proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities independently. This role will report to the Controller and be part of a two-person team with end-to-end responsibility for local Accounting at a manufacturing site with less than 100 people. Primary Responsibilities General Accounting (~50%) Perform monthly balance sheet and expense account reconciliations. Prepare and post journal entries in the ERP system. Support monthend closing and financial reporting activities. Assist with financial and tax audit requests. Prepare annual 1099 forms through the ERP system and coordinate with external software. Support preparation of the yearend sales tax return and review monthly entries. Update and document accounting procedures as needed. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and company regulations. Accounts Receivable (~15%) Enter customer purchase orders into the ERP system. Maintain the customer order file and reconcile information to the ERP system. Generate and send customer invoices; follow up on outstanding receivables. Accounts Payable (~30%) Process vendor payments through the bankintegrated check run. Prepare payment templates and initiate ACH and wire transactions. Monitor and reconcile company credit card activity. Record credit card purchases in the ERP system. Review AP aging reports and resolve discrepancies. Enter AP invoices (both PO and nonPO). Cash Management (~5%) Process customer payments and deposits. Assist with weekly cash flow projections and enter data into the designated system. Education & Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP systems; Visual ERP preferred. MS Office proficiency, emphasis in Excel. Power Query and dynamic array formulas are a plus. Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles. Excellent analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills. Ability to lead process improvement projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and operate independently. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment. About Horstman Inc Horstman Inc., a Company of the RENK Group, part of a global organization with employees across UK, USA, & Canada. We are fast-growing, agile, & innovative with a global footprint in our customer base & supply chain. Join Us - We are committed to workforce development, continuing education opportunities, & work-life balance. We offer 9/80 and 4/10 schedules, competitive benefits package, with Generous PTO, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, Comprehensive, low-cost health ins. coverage, education & training to support career growth. Be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, & continuous improvement. Horstman Inc. US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a government contractor. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or other category protected by law.