Senior Accountant

About Us: Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery. Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently. Job Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general ledger accounting, assisting with financial reporting, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes. This role will collaborate with the AP/AR teams and may serve as a mentor or lead for AP staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Job Duties: Prepare and post general ledger journal entries and reconciliations Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce relevant reports Support the Controller during audits and budget cycles Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices Partner with AP/AR teams and provide guidance to improve workflow and accuracy Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required Five plus years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment required Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting required Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel required Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload effectively required Experience leading or mentoring AP teams preferred Strong analytical and organizational skills required Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines required Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 25 lbs or more required Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk for four plus hours at a time required Alignment with company core values required Preferred Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or project-based accounting preferred Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting software preferred Benefits Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family) 401K and bonus Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided PTO and paid holidays provided Career advancement opportunities Competitive wages Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years