Senior Operations Accountant
Educated Solutions Corp · Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Drive Financial Accuracy in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing EnvironmentESC’s premier packaging manufacturing client, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing data, solving problems, and contributing to a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
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If you thrive in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, inventory controls, operational finance, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow your career.
Why Join?This financially strong, Fortune 500 company supports many of the world’s most recognized food brands. Team members benefit from the stability of an industry leader while gaining opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Is OfferedCompetitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditionsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefitsTelemedicine and virtual healthcare accessOptional wellness programs including pet insurance and chronic condition support401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annuallyTuition assistance and career development opportunitiesA collaborative, team-oriented environment where work directly impacts operationsA stable, people-focused culture with long-term career potential
What You’ll DoAs an Operations Accountant, you will support key accounting and operational processes related to metal procurement, freight accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and operational reporting. This role partners with plant operations, procurement, vendors, and finance teams to support financial accuracy and operational visibility across the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesValidate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variancesPartner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issuesSupport communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepanciesPrepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reportingComplete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysisReview and investigate freight invoices and related discrepanciesProcess mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reportingMaintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiativesSupport ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects
What You BringThe ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environmentsExperience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modelingStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with finance and operational teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Why This Role Stands OutThis opportunity offers exposure to manufacturing operations, supply chain activity, inventory analysis, cost accounting, and operational finance while partnering with teams across the organization. xzbcwsv The role directly supports business decisions and operational performance in a highly visible manufacturing environment.
Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.
If you thrive in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, inventory controls, operational finance, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow your career.
Why Join?This financially strong, Fortune 500 company supports many of the world’s most recognized food brands. Team members benefit from the stability of an industry leader while gaining opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Is OfferedCompetitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditionsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefitsTelemedicine and virtual healthcare accessOptional wellness programs including pet insurance and chronic condition support401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annuallyTuition assistance and career development opportunitiesA collaborative, team-oriented environment where work directly impacts operationsA stable, people-focused culture with long-term career potential
What You’ll DoAs an Operations Accountant, you will support key accounting and operational processes related to metal procurement, freight accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and operational reporting. This role partners with plant operations, procurement, vendors, and finance teams to support financial accuracy and operational visibility across the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesValidate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variancesPartner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issuesSupport communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepanciesPrepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reportingComplete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysisReview and investigate freight invoices and related discrepanciesProcess mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reportingMaintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiativesSupport ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects
What You BringThe ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environmentsExperience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modelingStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with finance and operational teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Why This Role Stands OutThis opportunity offers exposure to manufacturing operations, supply chain activity, inventory analysis, cost accounting, and operational finance while partnering with teams across the organization. xzbcwsv The role directly supports business decisions and operational performance in a highly visible manufacturing environment.