Senior Accountant

Summary/ObjectiveAre you ready to step beyond transactional accounting and play a key role in how a manufacturing business runs?Landmark Plastic Corporation, a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer serving the horticulture industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team at our Akron production facility. This is a high-impact role working closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to support financial operations, reporting, and business decision-making.This position is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys both structure and variety — someone who wants to contribute to core accounting functions while also influencing areas like product costing, financial planning, systems, and operational efficiency.Major Work DutiesEssential Job FunctionsCore Accounting & Financial ReportingLead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processesPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statementsMaintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial dataOversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functionsAssist with internal and external audit processesManufacturing & Operational AccountingSupport product costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysisAssist in evaluating production performance through financial dataPartner with operations to improve cost visibility and reportingFinancial Analysis & Business SupportParticipate in FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelingAssist with sales pricing analysis and margin reviewSupport purchasing and vendor financial analysisSystems & Process ImprovementHelp optimize ERP/MRP system usage and reporting capabilitiesIdentify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracySupport accounting-related IT and system initiativesSupervisory Responsibility2 direct reportsWork EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and proper PPE is required. This is a manufacturing environment, and the environment is subject to extreme temperatures.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is often required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently stand, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkOnsite full - timeEEO StatementLandmark Plastic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national original, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information.Other DutiesCommitment to a safe work culture and attendance is critical to the success of the position.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsQualificationsWe’re looking for a motivated professional who is ready to grow with the business.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field3–7 years of accounting experience (manufacturing environment strongly preferred)Experience with general ledger, closing process, and financial statementsKnowledge of cost accounting or inventory accounting preferredERP/MRP experience (QAD, JDE, SAP, or similar systems)Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAnalytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilityDependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivatedPreferredCPA certification or progress toward CPAExperience with financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting