Senior Accountant

Overview

Industrious Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Itochu International Inc (a holding of Itochu Corp, a Global Fortune 70 company), operates two subsidiaries specializing in the manufacturing, rebuilding, repairing, and servicing of equipment for the metal forming, steelmaking, and hydropower industries. Key clientele includes automotive companies, tier one and tier two auto suppliers, major steel producers, and public and private utilities.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the overall objectives of the department by applying appropriate accounting principles to transactions, reconciling, and analyzing accounts, maintaining appropriate accounting records, and supporting the business unit.

• Timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
• Prepare and maintain adequate support for all transactions and journal entries
• Participate in monthly, quarter, and year end account close requirements
• Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts at month-end
• Participate in compiling, analyzing and reporting financial information
• Participate in the annual Physical inventory or Cycle Counting process
• Assist with annual audit by external public accounting firm
• Calculation and filing of sales and use taxes
• Focus on continuous improvement of work with additional attention on reducing and eliminating waste
• Special projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Self-Starter
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office/computer skills, especially Excel (pivot tables and look up functions)
• Adherence to internal controls
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
• ERP experience required – Epicor ERP a plus

• Preferred Skills
• Experience with spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis
• Coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or auditing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Hands‑on experience with real accounting workflows
• Exposure to financial reporting and business operations
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills

• Office Environment with exposure to manufacturing

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.