Senior Accountant Job at Nesco Resource in Willoughby

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

We're a growing manufacturer in Northeast Ohio seeking a mid-level Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to strengthen our finance team. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with several years of experience who is ready for more responsibility and exposure to leadership. You'll play a key role in managing core accounting functions, partnering with operations, and preparing for future Controller-level opportunities.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support monthly and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Perform cost and margin analysis; maintain inventory accuracy; and collaborate with operations on scrap, cycle counts, and ERP data integrity
• Oversee daily accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) functions, including reconciliations and cash applications
• Prepare weekly borrowing base certificates and maintain cash flow forecasting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning
• Support external audit efforts and coordinate audit preparation
• Recommend and implement improvements to streamline accounting processes and ERP workflows
• Partner with cross-functional teams Operations, Sales, and Quality to resolve issues and strengthen financial outcomes

Qualifications

• 36 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a manufacturing setting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and core accounting functions (A/P, A/R, GL, month-end close)
• Cost accounting and inventory control experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Infor, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variances and present solutions
• A proactive mindset with the initiative to take ownership and drive results

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than a traditional accounting position. You'll gain broad exposure across finance and operations, take on responsibilities that prepare you for Controller-level growth, and see firsthand how your work impacts the business. If you're a mid-level accounting professional looking for career advancement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to connect.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.