We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team in Youngstown, Ohio. This role is within the manufacturing industry and offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a Contract to permanent position, it provides the potential for long-term growth and development within the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Operate the cash register for cash sales and purchases, ensuring daily balancing and regular reconciliation of petty cash.<br>• Record supplier information and vendor bills for lumber, maintenance supplies, and pallets, matching them against purchase orders and transferring data to QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop.<br>• Generate purchase orders for maintenance-related parts and supplies as needed.<br>• Execute month-end financial tasks, including intercompany billing, sales tax calculations, quarterly organizational taxes, and road tax processing, which involves tracking fuel receipts by state for company-owned semi tractors.<br>• Manage customer payments by receiving and applying checks and electronic transfers through Huntington Bank’s website, ensuring prompt filing and organization.<br>• Review and take action on suspended transactions in the bank’s Positive Pay Security Report, verifying vendor details and payment amounts to prevent fraud.<br>• Process grant applications related to drug testing policies, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.
<p>Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Accountant (Controller-Track)</p><p><strong>Manufacturing | Fully Onsite</strong></p><p><strong>Contract to hire</strong></p><p>A manufacturing organization is seeking a senior-level <strong>Cost Accountant / Senior Accountant</strong> to lead cost and operational accounting while partnering with leadership on financial strategy, metrics, and margin improvement. This role has clear <strong>Controller-track</strong> visibility and oversees a small accounting team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation</li><li>Lead the <strong>annual budget</strong> and financial planning processes; support forecasting and strategic analysis</li><li>Drive margin analysis and cost transparency; partner with operations to improve profitability</li><li>Develop and monitor key manufacturing KPIs and performance metrics</li><li>Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and review work of an <strong>accounting team</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>