Senior Accountant

Aston Carter • Westbrook, ME • 1d ago

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Westbrook, Maine

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. The position will report to the Controller and will oversee an Accountant and an AP/AR specialist. This is a critical role supporting the company's financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, inventory management, and payroll oversight. The ideal candidate is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial statements.

Develop and maintain accounting controls, including inventory and AP/AR processes.

Oversee payroll review and reconciliation with a third-party provider.

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules; prepare property tax declarations.

Monitor inventory valuation, usage, and cycle counts; process adjustments as needed.

Maintain and update business performance dashboards and KPIs.

Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and compliance certificates for banking and PE partners.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes; maintain financial models.

Manage insurance renewals (property, casualty, executive lines).

Assist with financial audits and respond to ad hoc requests from the private equity firm.

Supervise AP, AR, and Payroll functions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with inventory accounting and cost analysis.

Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Insurance Benefits: Includes health coverage options.Retirement Benefits: Likely includes 401(k) or similar plans.Vacation Policy: Paid time off is available, though details vary by role.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westbrook,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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