Onsite Accounting Lead

Posted 4 days ago

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About the role

  • Accounting Lead ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting at Vibrant Ingredients in Melville, NY. Collaborating with Operations to track manufacturing expenses and support monthly financial closes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for accurate month-end close
  • Reconcile and analyze site-level balance sheet and P&L accounts
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards
  • Track and analyze manufacturing expenses, collaborating with Operations to explain key drivers
  • Support monthly close and reporting deliverables through a cross-site coordination model
  • Develop standardized templates and reconciliations to ensure alignment in accounting treatment and variance explanations
  • Maintain construction-in-progress (CIP) schedules and ensure accurate tagging of assets placed in service
  • Partner with Engineering to track project status, capitalization, and depreciation
  • Support internal and external audits through accurate schedules and documentation
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting process and controls

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Experience in cost accounting, variance analysis, and GAAP compliance
  • Business partnering mindset with the ability to coach and support non-finance leaders
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-mix/high-volume environment
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (Business Central, SAP, or Great Plains)

Benefits

  • Generous time off for vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Health & Wellness programs

Job title

Accounting Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$105,000 - $115,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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