Senior Staff Accountant

Company: NorthPoint Search Group
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected] Who: An experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, fixed assets, and ERP systems who thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused organization. What: Lead fixed asset accounting, support month-end close, enhance ERP functionality, and strengthen financial processes to support operational and organizational growth. Where: Onsite role supporting plant operations and cross-functional teams within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. When: Immediate hiring to support expansion, new construction, and R&D initiatives. Why: To enhance financial accuracy, improve scalable systems, and support operational excellence during a transformative growth phase. Salary: Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market rates. Job Summary / Description: The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in strengthening financial processes and supporting the company’s next stage of growth. This position focuses heavily on fixed assets, general accounting, ERP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with plant operations. The ideal candidate enjoys improving systems, building scalable processes, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting in a fast-evolving manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Core Accounting & Reporting Lead daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and manage month-end close activities. Support cash analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting. Assist with year-end audits and government/internal reporting requirements. Fixed Assets & Construction Accounting Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, including roll-forwards, lifecycle reporting, and inventory tie-outs. Participate in accounting for new construction and R&D projects. Partner with plant operations to ensure accounting accurately reflects production changes. ERP & Process Improvement Implement and enhance ERP functionality (Infor or Oracle experience preferred). Document standard operating procedures and build scalable accounting processes. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance. Controls & Payment Oversight Review and approve payment activities including wires, ACH, and positive pay. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment (required). Strong understanding of fixed assets, construction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger processes. Proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables, automation mindset) and Power BI. Experience with ERP systems and process optimization. BS in Accounting preferred. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Opportunity to help build foundational systems during high-growth expansion Career growth within an innovative, mission-driven organization Exposure to global financial scaling initiatives Collaborative, improvement-focused culture Senior Staff Accountant in manufacturing environment managing fixed assets, ERP optimization, month-end close, and financial reporting.

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